Text
AMOS S. COOKE'S DIARY No. 3.
[Typewritten copy commencing Dec. 20, 1836] and ending
May 31, 1837 at Honolulu.
Journal, Amos Starr Cooke
Dec. 20, 1836
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Bark Mary Frazier
Atlantic Ocean.
Longitude 50.17.
Latitude (at noon) 36.37
Tuesday (P.M.) Dec. 20, 1836.
With the ship running at the rate of 8 1/2 miles
an hour with about half her sails [set], I sit down to pen a
few of the incidents of the last 7 or 8 days.
My own health
together with the rocking of the vessel since we started have
prevented me from doing so hitherto--Will the Lord guide my
pen while I attempt to record his dealings towards me § mine
during the past week that in days to come I may review them
with thanksgiving-A week ago to day the Missionaries met on board
the vessel expecting to sail about 11 o 'clock--Great numbers
visited the ship § about 9 1/2 o'clock a hymn was read § a
prayer offered by Rev. Dr. Jenks.
As there was no wind of
consequence § what there was, was a head our starting was
defered until the following day.
During the service, a Mr.
James Cook of Headley an acquaintance of J's was on board, 5
immediately after left for home carrying some letters for J.
to her friends.
J's Uncle Caldwell was also on board 5 called
that evening to see us at Mr. Coburn--a few other friends were
present.
We spent most of the day on board adjusting our State
room Ejc.
Just before supper returned to Mr. Coburn's § spent
the night but did no visiting, or any thing else.
The next
morning I closed my letter to Sister M. § gave it to Mr. Hill
on board the vessel —
Closed also a letter to bro. Charles W.
Sent it
by Uncle Caldwell who saw us push off at 10 c'clock from
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from Sergeant's wharf accompanied by a pilot.
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After getting
on board J. finished several letters § together we wrote one
back by the pilot to D.
The pilot left us about 11 1/2 o'clock
carrying several letters from our companions back to their
friends-- The wind blew from South-west carrying us from the
land of our nativity at about 5 or 6 miles per hour.
Many
were on shore who saluted us with many cheers--Our company all
left smiling § to many of them it was a happy moment.
There
was nothing peculiar in my own feelings for the idea of sep
aration had passed through my own mind many times.
I will not
now wait to descend to particulars.
Soon after leaving the shore Dr. Lafon assembled
us together and admonished us to prepare for Sea-Sickness as
it would soon overtake us.
In a few minutes several of our com
pany were vomiting, the sea growing considerably heavy.
retired to her room § soon vomited
became very sick.
J.
To all
our company, except two single females Misses Smith, it was a
tedious night.
With only three sails we went at the rate of
from 8 to 9 miles per hour--J. vomited much attended with much
pain ^ faintness.
The latter part of the night she fainted
every time she tried to vomit she fainted.
would never revive.
I was fearful she
But God had mercy on her § on me also, for
her season of vomiting grew less § the next day she was some
better.
The physicians were both sick § could render next
to no assistance.
One of the Miss Smith's attended her during
her seasons of vomiting without whose assistance I should
scarcely know what to do—
near as sick.
I vomited much myself but was not
The next two days I kept the bed most of the
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time--Most of our company are now in a prosperous condition
except Mrs. Bliss, McDonald § J.
room almost
entirely.
J. is still confined to her
Nothing has passed her bowels since
she has been on board, § every thing she had eaten she has
vomited up.
She has taken three rozell (?) powders but they
do not effect her--
She is in the hands of the Lord § he will
do with her as he pleases--Help me to say 0 God, "thy will be
done"--Since Friday I have been able to take my meals regularly,
but have not felt well.
days.
We went about 400 miles the first two
From Friday noon to Saturday noon we sailed 141 miles
when our latitude was 38.12 Long. 60.39.
Long. 57.3 distance sailed 177 miles.
Sabbath noon Lat. 37.44,
During the Sabbath the
wind was such ^ our company so unwell that we had no services.
Saturday evening I had a season of prayer with J. which is the
only one since we came on board.
Yesterday it rained.
Lat. 37.7 Long. 53.10 distance sailed 190 miles.
At noon
Monday morn
ing the wind changed from South west to North west, but as our
course has been nearly East it is about as favorable as S.W.-Today at noon our Lat. was 36.37 Long. 50.17 distance sailed
200 miles.
This morning got J. on deck.
and lost her breakfast.
While there she vomited
This afternoon she is quite poor--
But the vessel so rocks that I must stop writing for the present.
Friday P.M.
Dec. 23, 1836
About the time of writing the above the wind in
creased § blew very sharp until yesterday morning when it died
away § we scarcely moved.
46.37.
Wednesday our lat. was 35.59.
distance sailed 192 miles.
Long.
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Dec. 23, 1836
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Yesterday Lat. 35.27. long. 44. distance sailed 159
miles.
To day lat. 35.31. long. 43.37. distance sailed 24 miles.
Yesterday I read a considerable in the "Rich poor man § poor
rich man"--Yesterday J. was much better § went on deck several
times.
Today she appears like herself.
of the day
aired--
She has been up most
I have carried our bed § bedding on deck to be
She has also taken her regular meals § I feel much
encouraged about her.
0 Lord fill my heart with gratitude for
her restoration thus far, and if it be for thy glory may we both
be blessed with health of body.
At all events, may our souls
propser § acquiesce in all thy dealings towards us.
0 that
we both feel for souls on board § as I get influenced with our
Captain may I improve
it to impress upon him his obligations
to his maker § the need of an interest in Christ, of which, I
fear he is still destitute.
This morning made a few lines of poetry in S.W.
Our company most of them are getting into comfortable health.
Dr. Lafon bro. § sis. McDonald § bro. Munn are almost confined
to their bed.
My own health is generally good § I have not lost
a meal for more than a week.
0 for a disposition to pray more,
to read § write more § to study more--Shall attempt this afternoon
to make out something of a journal to send home whenever an
opportunity shall offer itself.
Have as yet spoken no vessel
nor even seen any thing remarkable-- We are now moving at about
3 or 4 miles per hour.
Saturday, Dec. 24
Soon after writing the foregoing I commenced writing
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Dec. 24, 1836
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a letter to my parents § wrote three pages of foolscap paper.
In the evening finished reading "Rich poor man §c"
Retired about
10 o'clock 3 arose this morning about 5 1/2 o'clock.
Had no
season of prayer until after breakfast.
To-day I have read but little, § have not felt very
well.
J. is quite down labouring still from costiveness.
This
morning the Capt. proposed public service to morrow at 10 o'clock
The Second Mate told me they saw a vessel going East, this morn
ing about 4 o'clock.
To-day there has been considerable sea
which has made most of our company more or less low spirited.
At noon our lat. 33°.51'.
sailed 131 miles.
long. 41°52'. distance
Did not the vessel rock very bad I should
write more in my letter-The Sabbath is now coming on.
for its duties.
Oh to be prepared
Lord, save our crew, § may the services of
to morrow be attended with a blessing to their souls.
Oh to
have more compassion for souls--more of the spirit of the Saviour
Monday Dec. 26
Saturday 265
lat. 30°41, long. 38.11.
distance sailed since
miles.
Saturday night I retired early, § much more unwell
than usual.
Arose Sabbath morning about 6 o'clock but felt
little like the Sabbath.
Wind blowing almost in a gale caused
much sea § many of our company were compelled to stick to their
berths.
At 10 o'clock however we had public service, not on
deck as was calculated, but in our dining place.
extemporized from Matt. 18.11.
Bro. Ives
"The son of man came to seek
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§ to save that which was lost."
the captain.
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None of the crew present but
The motion of the vessel § other things conspired
not favorably for the preacher.
The reason of the crew's ab
sence was they had had much to do § were not prepared for
meeting.
This reason was given by the Capt. he seeing the
expression of none being present except himself.
During the day I read but little, 3 in the afternoon lay abed-In the evening had a prayer meeting conducted by bro. Condee [Conde].
We had four prayers § several of the brethren made remarks.
Capt. one mate Steward 5 the two natives present.
Felt rather
languid but before supper had a sweet season of prayer with J.
Went without my supper.
Retired soon after meeting § arose
thise morning much better 3 have felt better all day.
is still in the East but not so strong as yesterday.
almost a head.
We go a little east of South.
written thus far was called to shave Dr. Lafon.
bro. McDonald.
The wind
It is
When I had
Saturday I shaved
This afternoon the weather is more pleasant
most of our company are moving.
has eaten but little.
J. has been on deck twice but
Have read to day some of Mr. Finney's
Sermons--Love of the world 3c.
of about 5 or 6 miles pr. hr.
We are now moving at the rate
Shall add a little to my letter
3 give there a small drawing of our accommodations.
The num
ber of the rooms § the names of those occupying them Sc.
Wednesday Dec. 28, lat. 28.5 long. 35.31
dis. 240 m.
For the last two days nothing special has occurred.
Yesterday was a beautiful day 3 appeared much like summer.
of our company were out on deck.
All
Accomplished but little in
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in any thing yesterday.
Dec. 28, 1836
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To day have read § studied some- -
Yesterday noon our lat. was 29.°--long. 31.°57'. distance 158
miles.
Since then we have sailed but 82 miles.
scarcely moved.
clear.
To day we have
This morning it rained, but, now, it is almost
Altho we do not move forward we roll greatly, much more
than when the wind blows strong, for then the vessel keeps on
one side but now it rolls from one to the other.
we cannot sit still--J. is about the same
merly.
to day as for
Yesterday she appeared much better--This evening we cal
culate to have a prayer meeting.
Spirit.
So much that
0 Lord, be present by thy Holy
Monday evening had some conversion (!) with the Capt.
in relation to his prospects about dying.
Said he thought but
little of the subject--Asked him if he would not be wise to
think § settle the great work?
most an affirmative reply.
He gave an affirmative or al
Have become much interested in him.
0 to be the means of doing him good.
Yesterday afternoon had
some conversation with some of the sailors.
Nothing
very
pointed however--shall now finish my letter to my parents to
send by first vessel we see bound West-[There may be pages missing here, as the next page seems to
begin in the middle of a sentence.]
the meeting I felt as if I could not set up--but becoming in
terested in the meeting I felt much better.
0! to be filled
with the Spirit this evening to feel for souls, for the crew,
sinners in Christian lands, on heathen shores, for Zion's
prosperity.
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Wednesday Jan. 4, 1837
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lat. 18.39. Long. 26.43 dis. 40
"
120
TMT
Our meeting Monday evening was not So interesting
as the one in the afternoon.
free--
The brethren were not quite so
After meeting a proposition was made by bro. Condee
that in our meetings some one or two of us should relate his
experience, in relation to his missionary life, particularly,
§ briefly his other Christian experience--A motion was made to
that effect § carried.
This evening it commences.
0 that God
would crown it with his blessing 5 all other schemes proposed
for our growth in grace.
After the meeting had some conversa
tion with the Second mate who came down to the meeting.
After
which bro. Bliss 3 myself retired to my room to pray for him.
Yesterday morning I studied geometry some, § in the
afternoon was busy in cutting hair which was very good exercise.
This morning did the same a considerable.
J. was up most of
the day yesterday 5 appeared some like herself--To day she is
still better.
0 Lord fill my heart with gratitude for the
restoration of her health.
The weather has been very pleasant
5 our sick are getting better fast.
to-day has been very slow-in the fore
Our progress yesterday 3
Last evening went after prayer
part of the vessel § found two sailors (Munson
3 Robert) sitting on the floor on deck--Sat down with them
about 20 minutes § conversed with them in reference to their
souls.
They were much gratified that I noticed them § said
they shipped on board this vessel hoping to enjoy
privileges.
religious
I told them, it was not the missionaries fault
for they felt interested in them--They felt also [paper torn]
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exhonortate (!) us from all blame 3 attached it all to the
Capt.
I requested them to give their own hearts to God §
pray for him 3 if he became pious they would then without
doubt enjoy every religious privilege consistent with their
occupation-salvation.
At all events, said I, secure your own soul's
I bid them good night § left them.
After we had
retired, J. § myself tried to pray for them.
This morning arose about 6 o'clock § saw the sun
rise.
Soon after which, a vessel was discried by some of the
brethren who had gone aloft.
seen on deck.
Soon her masts § sails could be
About 10 o'clock she passed across our stern at
right angles about 3 or 4 miles distant.
She proved to be a
brig, but could not learn from her flag to what nation she
belonged.
She did not raise her flag until we had done so.
When the Capt. first saw her he was fearful she was a pirate-While thus agitated he came to me § said what shall we do if
she proves to be a pirate--I told him I did not fear for I
felt as if "Father was at the helm"--I told him also my prin
ciple, or creed was, "If a man smite thee on the right cheek
turn to him the other also"--He was somewhat moved at my
statement, 3 related an instance of a vessel being taken by a
pirate § their being a mother § two daughters on board as
passengers--§ justified their proceedings in relation to their
carrying a knife for self-defence £ic.- Soon after breakfast was told by Sister Smith that
Mr. Treadwell the second mate was willing to converse with any
of the brethren between 8 § 12 o'clock.
opportunity to do so.
I soon improved an
Did not find him so tender as I antici-
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pated.
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Answered many difficulties 3 exhorted him to make
religion his present § determined business--Retired to my room
to pray for him.
Had another season of prayer at noon.
Have
come to the conclusion to pray three times a day by myself-besides praying with J. morning 3 evening--
We have commenced
to read the bible through between this 3 our arrival at the
Islands--also committing to memory from the "daily food" book.
Will the Lord assist in all these attempts to grow in grace 3
in the knowledge of our Lord § Savior Jesus Christ.
Shall
commence another epistle to my parents.
Saturday, Jan. 7, 1837.
lat. 10.32
long. 25.47
dis. 3 ds.
Did not commence an epistle on Wednesday as I antici
pated when I wrote the foregoing.
versation meeting.
ience.
That evening we had a con
Bro. Andrews 5 Bailey related their exper
To me it was a dull meeting § I felt peculairly (!)
tried on account of the sailors who were at the Hatch, to listen
to our prayers. We had only two 3 they long § very general.
There was an apology for them as they were those who were still
indisposed,
Bro. Lafon 3 McDonald-The next day felt very unwell myself 3 J. kept her
bed all day.
Studied, read § prayed but little.
day (Friday) J. was some better § myself also.
any § read but little.
The next
Did not study
Thursday evening I presented one of the
sailors (Robert) with a bible from Sister Ives to be redeemed
by a new one on our arrival at the Is.
Yesterday asked the
Capt. about our intercourse with the sailors 5 he gave me
liberty to do what I chose when they were not on duty.
Thursday
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night I proposed meeting four of them with the Second mate in
the
fore castle this evening during the dog-watch as they
would then be at liberty 5 would not sleep.
me for the duty.
The Lord prepare
To day the Capt. has requested us to come
to some definite conclusion respecting our efforts with the
seamen, § let him know [paper torn] we wish to do 3 have some
regulations in regard to it.
conduct
He wishes some one appointed to
Bible clases (!) § prayer meetings with them 3 not have
all continually conversing with them.
A meeting was held by
our company soon after dinner, § a committee appointed to see
the seamen § capt. § propose some plan for adoption this evening
after supper.
That com. were Bro. Bliss, Lafon § myself.
have attended to it 5 shall report this evening.
We
Our plan is
to have two appointed to converse § explain Scripture to them
every evening between 7 § 8 o'clock.
One half of the crew one
night 3 the other half the following, thus alternately.
Lord give us wisdom in appointing
The
to those appointed.
This forenoon was spent by me in cleaning out my
room 3 regulating my chests § airing my bed.
This morning J.
vomited up a worm which accounts for her distress during all
her sea sickness.
She has taken some spirits of turpentine 3
also salts § senea(?). I hope she will now get well.
to set the tea-table § I must stop writing.
for the Sabbath
Monday Jan. 9, '37
0 Lord prepare me
let salvation come to our crew.
lat. 5.28
long. 25.20
They wish
Lord save them-
dis. 323 ms.
Saturday evening I went into the forecastle to see
the watch which is to be under my tuition every other night.
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I had some general conversation with them § they appeared pleased
with the idea of our arrangement--May I not be deceived in re
lation to them, ^ may my instructions be of service to them.
Between 10 § 11 o'clock I had conversation with
Mr. T.
He appeared to be brought almost to the point of
submission.
I felt much encouraged.
After this he drew some
water into a half hogshead § I washed myself from head to feet
in salt water.
I felt much refreshed by it.
Sabbath morning I arose just before six o'clock §
after going on deck § breathing the fresh air I had a season
of prayer.
J. was rather unwell § I had another season of prayers
with her just before our meeting at 10 o'clock.
The deck was
washed, § our awning spread in season § it was extremely pleasant
to see the sailors come back cleanly clad 3 take their seats
with us to worship.
Bro. Condee preached from Hab. 3:
thy work §c".
"0 Lord, revive
His discourse was almost entirely addressed to
the Missionaries.
At the close he made a few remarks to those
unreconciled to Christ.
After the services were over the Capt.
came to me with the enquiry what I thought of the preaching?
§ gave his own opinion respecting it.
expected.
My own opinion I suppressed.
It was no more than I
I was sorry to hear
some things in the sermon, but did not wish to take sides with
the Capt. against it.-In the afternoon we had no services.
I read to
J. from Mrs. Winslow's Memoirs § the bible we read together.
From having no bodily exercise 3 high feelings during the day
I became much fatigued--.
In the evening we had an excellent
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prayer meeting conducted by Bro. Lafon.
Most of the sailors
were present § the first mate who had never been down before.
The Capt. at the close of the meeting, said he was pleased
with it § had no fault to find with it.
He remarked he did
not know but he should feel as I did in a few days.
His mind
is undoubtedly alive in some measure to the concerns of his
soul.
I infer this both from what he said then § to day.
He
has conversed much about the Sermon § especially the one to-day
about the Love of the world.
Will the Lord seal the truth upon
his heart by this Holy Spirit--- .
After meeting had some conversation with both mates.
The first seems to think he is good enough, if not now he means
to be by § by.
Tried to prove the falacy of his opinion 3 show
him the danger of his situation.
also the the concerns of his soul.
not retire until quite late.
6 o'clock.
0 Lord awaken his attention
It was so warm that I did
This morning did not rise till
The sun now ri^es about that time.
I felt somewhat
depressed from the fatigue of yesterday.--notwithstanding, I had
a season of prayer which was delightful.
0 for a spirit of
prayer--persevering 5 prevailing prayer--I have long been wait
ing for the elder ones of our company to take the lead, but I
find I must wait for no one.
I can rid myself of obligation
in no station, company nor circumstances.
for me, nor do my work.
0 Lord help me to be faithful to my
brethren, the Capt. 5 crew.
Lord
meet
with us.
No one can answer
This evening I meet my watch again.
To-day I have studied some § J. also.
This afternoon she is writing while I am thus engaged.
morning it was quite showery.
This
It has been pleasant most of the
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day since § we are now approaching the equator at the rate of
about six miles an hour.
In coming thus far we have been 21 ds.
The last
time the Capt. was 47 ds.--22 ds. going 5 degrees.
Should we
cross the equator at this rate § the rest of the passage be as
usual our passage will be short.
There are generally calms in
this quarter 3 we are expecting them every day but they come
not as yet.
This morning a very large American ship crossed
our bows, whose course appeared to be South East.
She was
about 1/2 miles off--Did not speak her--Thermometer to-day 80°.
Wednesday Jan. 11.
Lat. 2.8 long. 25.15
Ther. 82°.
Yesterday to me was exceedingly dull all day- In the morning, before breakfast, had some conversation with
the Capt.
He is apparently under exercise of mind.
0 for
wisdom from above in all my intercourse with him--Make me
affectionate, yet faithful to his immortal soul.
In the
forenoon bro. Van Duzee came to me to get an explanation of
the bible classes with the seamen.
Was glad he did so.
Matters
were made straight in relation to them 3 much removed from his
mind which was not so pleasant as could be desired.
In the
afternoon wandered about the vessel in search of exercise.
Read but little all day.
In the evening had little more
conversation with the Capt.--The evening previous attended to my
bible class with the sailors attached to Mr. Treadwell's watch.
Spent an hour with them 3 they appeared pleased with the
exercise.
The same thing occurs this evening--0 Lord prepare
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me for it.
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May I feel for their souls § labor for their
eternal good.
Last evening we had a singing school § I tried to
sing.
Think I can if I devote sufficient time to it even with
the teacher we have.
If I had time think I could prepare my
self to sing two parts.
Altho' I accomplished but little yes
terday I felt much for our Capt. and last evening especially.
0 Lord! save his soul--
Last evening, I believe, bro. Van
Duzee had some conversation with the first mate--The second
is still thoughtful but gives no evidences of a change.
impress him also.
verted.
0 Lord,
May the crew also, universally, become con
Sister Smith gave the Capt. Mr. Finney's "lectures
on revivals".
I was sorry, for I wished him to read, again,
those sermons he had read.
I told him what I wished but he
appeared resolved to read them.
Last evening he came to me 3
said his mind was much bewildered.
I told him I feared the
same thing, § that his mind was not prepared to receive so
strong meat--
I also requested him to read the one from these
words "What must I do to be saved" § to day I found he was
perusing it.
I feel much encouraged respecting him.
spirit of prayer in relation to his case
0 for a
particularly.
This morning a shoal of porpoises were seen § some of the
crew attempted to harpoon one but did not succeed.
a vessel was seen at our left most of the day.
Yesterday
This morning
she was on the other side, considerably ahead.
The forenoon we were favored with the S.E. Trade wind
as the Capt. thinks.
If so it will be much more agreeable than
to lie about the equator weeks, or, at least, days which is
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generally the case.
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We have much reason for gratitude for the
progress we have made--^ especially for the restoration to
health of most of our number.
J. has quite recovered 3 yester
day commenced studying in earnest.
This morning I studied about three hours, or tried
to do so, but was frequently interrupted by the Capt.
I was cheerful in answering his enquiries.
with a blessing.
however
May they be attended
This afternoon have written the above § shall
now add something to a letter commenced day before yesterday--A vessel is just reported coming towards us from
the South, probably on her way to America.
If so 5 we speak
her shall send the letter I finished a fortnight since.
3
1/2 o'clock (P.M.)
The vessel has just come up § proves
to be the one which we have seen for two days.
Her name is
Aleiope-Newburyport 25 days from Boston bound to Sumatra.
She
enquired our longitude--.
She
She came within about 10 rods.
has now tacked about 5 is sailing in the same direction with
us--which is South West by West.
from the South---
Wind blowing very strong
Just before she came up bro. Locke who
was fishing drew up a fish weighing probably about 20 lb. called
boneta.
It is good to eat--Felt somewhat disappointed in the
vessel not proving to be going to America.
best--"
"Tis all for the
All our company were on deck 3 much pleased to hear
a human voice from another vessel altho' through a speaking
trumpet.
Friday Jan. 13
lat. 0°.20'5.
long. 28.24.11.
dis. 2 ds. 299
After writing the foregoing I added something to a
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letter I had commenced, but supper time coming on I accomplished
but little.
In the evening my bible class sent word to me
through the Capt. that their time was so short they wished I
would not come down.
out of the Capt.--
The design probably is to get more time
The brethren had a prayer meeting § bro.
Condee § myself related briefly our experience.
meeting was not very interesting.
To me the
My spirits were very low--
I was fearful I had wounded the Capt.'s feelings which greatly
added to my depression of spirits.
Yesterday I was quite unwell § studied none at all.
I felt very much for our crew.
Had some conversation with the
Capt. § found I had not wounded his feelings--notwithstanding
I received benefit from what he had said.
My season of prayer yesterday and to day have not
been such as I could wish.
I hate much to be shut up in my
room from the unwholesome state of its atmosphere.
morning committed third problem in geometry Book 1.
This
This
afternoon have had some more conversation with Mr. Treadwell.
Find him unwilling to [paper torn] knowled [acknowledge (?)]
his sins.
He does not feel.
but has
faint conceptions
He professes to want religion
of sin.
To the Capt. I have said but little.
guilt 3 remedy.
0 Lord show him his guilt.
0 that he may see his
I told him this morning I thought there was
mercy for him ^ that I wished him to obtain it--0 Lord!
I feel
as if he would be converted § others also were we prepared to
receive such a blessing.
the glory.
preach.
0 God!
Prepare us to give thee all
Next Sabbath I hope bro. Lafon will be able to
0 Lord strengthen him.
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Saturday Jan. 14, '37.
161 miles
Jan. 14, 1837
lat. 2°.40.S.
long. 29.14'W.
Page 18
distance
Ther. 84.°
It is somewhat doubtful whether bro. Lafon will be
able to preach to morrow.
To-day he is rather unwell from over
exertion yesterday in conversing with the Capt. 3 Cook.
that he may be strengthened to do it.
0
In the afternoon yester
day he had some considerable conversation with the Capt. §
found him leaning on a broken reed as many others are.
Before
he left he said he was determined to preach 5 see "if there was
any thing in the bible Ej religion we professed-guide him in his search after truth.
The Lord
After this he (the Capt.)
came 5 told me something of the conversation Ej in the evening
communicated the same to bro. Van Duzee.
Van D. told me.
This morning bro.
Last evening we had a singing meeting.
feel somewhat encouraged respecting my singing.
learn with sufficient attention to it.
I
I think I can
0 Lord assist me in
singing thy praises as well as in calling on thy name.
I propos
to bro. Lafon that we should obtain leave to have a prayer
meeting with the sailors to morrow afternoon.
He has done so--
Lord guide us in relation to it--§ make all humble that we may
not stand in the way of a blessing--
carried up--
[The next few pages are missing, and the journal continues in
May, 1837.]
by parents of the mission for their children.
There was a
prayer 5 conversation meeting this morning from 10 to 12 o ’clock
3 this afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock.
this evening.
There will also be one
This morning 3 afternoon there was much more
talking than praying.
This afternoon some of the talking was
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very good.
[May], 1837
Page 19
Made arrangements yesterday for a bound black
book for a journal for myself § one for my dear companion.
0 that we may often have occasion to record in them the loving
kindness of the Lord, 3 evidences of our being useful in the
sphere Providence may point out to us.
If I stay in Honolulu
0 may I be useful to foreigners § to natives to a very great
degree.
0 to live near to God.
For several days past I have
felt that if I do not live near to God, I had better return,
the first opportunity, home.
But it is just as necessary for
me to live near to God there as here.
If I go to some other
station may I there be a bright § shining light to my companion"
in labor § toils, § to my associate, also to the native church
§ to natives still unreconciled to the Lord our God--- 0 God,
direct thou my steps, conversation, instructions 3 every thing
relating to the soul 3 to the body.
Saturday May 20, '37
This day has been an eventful one.
About four weeks
since two Catholic Priests came here in a French ship § the King
when he left gave orders that the ship should not go away
without carrying the Priests 3 forbade them to promulgate their
pretended religion.
Kinau the next in command, § governess of
this Island in company with Kapiolani, governess of Hawaii
visited them § ordered them to go off in the vessel about to
sail.
They tried to get around them or rather her (Kinau) by
asking sundry questions but she still insisted upon their going,
and said "tfiey wanted but one kind of religion"on the Island.
As the King is absent she has supreme control of this Island.
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May 20, 1837
Page 20
She told the Capt. to day that if he went out the harbor with
out them she would fire upon them from the fort which is upon
the sea-shore mounted with about fifty guns from 9 lb. to 18
pounders.
This afternoon, as they hesitated to go she had them
conducted to the ship, by her attendants or soldiers, which has
greatly provoked the rage of the wicked § who lay it all to the
Missionaries, but the missionaries have had nothing to do with
except so far as the influence of the gospel has been made to
bear upon the hearts of the governess who is a professor of
religion § hovers (?) that profession by a godly walk § con
versation.
The Capt. was so engaged that he brought his flagg
(!) on shore 5 burnt it, intimating thereby that he felt in
sulted.
I tremble for the result as I know it will all be
laid to the missionaries.
On account of it some of us have had
this evening a prayer meeting, beseeching God to interpose for
us.
I understand the Priests are now on board the ship lying
in the harbor--0 that God would convert them-- This morning at
our meeting the Committee of common schools presented a report
§ discussions arose which occupied most of the forenoon 5 after
all it was refered back to the Com.
Some business was then
laid out for next week by choosing more committees.
Mr. § Mrs. Whitney were to dinner also Sister Knapp.
At dinner
At 2 o'clock
those of us who came out as teachers met to consult about
having a teachers association.
draft a constitution
Tuesday evening next.
We appointed a committee to
voted to hear that committee report on
After this completed fixing my bed-stead,
by affixing a piece of 16 inches length on the top of each
post 3 having flat balistrades.
This evening bro. Munn § his
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May 20, 1837
wife were here to supper, also Mr. § Mrs. Whitney.
Page 21
This
evening accomplished but little, indeed nothing of importance
this week.
Lord, forgive me § prepare me for the sabbath.
May I be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Monday May 22
Yesterday morning visited bro. Smith's Sabbath school
3 heard bro. Hitchcock § Dibble address the children-- could
understand but little of what was said.
Bingham preached from Pilipi 3:20.21.
In the forenoon Mr.
"Aka, o ko ka kou noho
ana aia no ia ma ko lani, ke kali nei hoi kakou i ka Mea hoola
oia ka Keaku Iesu Kristo nolaila mai.
Nana e hoomalule i ko kakou kino haahaa, i lilo
iaiiono like me kona kino nani, me ka mana e hiki ai ia ia ke
hoolilo i na mea a pau nona".
Lyons, a considerable.
said.
He aluded to the death of Mrs.
Could understand a few things he
After this went to the Chapel § heard Mr. Diel [Diell]
from John 18.36. "My kingdom is not of this world."
good sermon.
A very
He gave notice that a church would be organized
in the evening § the sacrament of the Lord's supper administered.
The house was very well filled.
In the afternoon Mr. Dibble
preached at the native church from Hebera Mokuna 2 pauka 3
"Pehea ha uanei kakou e pakele ai ke malamaole i ke ola nui
nei,"
It was very pointed.
Some wept.
But few were present
in comparison with the number present in the morning.
morning there were nearly or quite 3000 present.
In the
Returning
from church in the afternoon saw three young men who had been to
ride on horse back.
One of them had just fallen off, being
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somewhat in liquor.
May 22, 1837
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Repeated to them part of the fourth command
ment.
At which, they began to justify themselves.
After a few
words
had passed between us they went off--They looked guilty.
Will the Lord bless the few words spoken to them-In the evening went to the chapel.
Bingham.
Prayer by Mr.
Reading of the confession § concert by bro. Tinker,
to which Mr. Diel § his wife, Mr. Brinsmade, Mr. Johnson § his
wife, Mr. Ladd § his wife § a Mr. Anderson an old gentleman
who has been here several years §
became hopefully pious about
four years since, eight in all--They were then addressed by
bro. Coan § Armstrong.
Prayer by Mr. Thurston.
of the Lord's supper was then administered.
broken by Mr. Bishop.
The sacrament
Prayer 5 bread
Prayer § wine poured by bro. Lafon.
The exercises were interesting.
Can accomplish but little.
meeting about two hours.
Returned very much fatigued.
This morning attended the general
They adopted the report of the
committee on common schools after some more considerable dis
cussion.
Committee and correspondence reported.
The brethren
were chosen to write to various societies, Colleges 3 Theo.
Seminaries of U.S.
Returned home about 11 o'clock § have
written the above.
Thursday May 25.
I
have now been sick 3 days 5 am scarcely able to
now, however, I shall make an attempt.
Monday afternoon I went down town to enquire about
the sailing of the ship Hamilton.
Secured from Mr. Brinsmade
some particulars in relation to the Catholics who were put on
May 25, 1837
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Page 23
board the vessel in which they came some weeks since, by the
chiefs on Saturday.
It is likely to create some difficulty,
which much rejoices the wicked foreigners.
with Mr. B.
cock's.
Spent some time
Returned home § went out to supper to bro. Hitch
bro. Lyons was there.
Learned that at the meeting,
the[y] had up the subject of location.
In the evening there was a meeting of the mission
aries to read essays § criticize them.
attend.
Being unwell did not
Bro. McDonald informed me that they were interesting.
The next morning (Tuesday) when I arose I felt some pain in
my bowels which increased until noon.
came up stairs again § lay down.
I ate no breakfast, but
About 9 o'clock (A.M.) sent
for Dr. Lafon-when he came he bled me an hour or two before I
had taken a table spoon full of oil, § 4 drops of laudlum.
The bleeding did not much ease my pain which increased until
2 o'clock.
The Dr. called upon me then, 3 as my medicine had
not operated § my fever continued, he left orders for me to
take a spoonful § a half of oil § 20 drops of laudlum.
I did which soon put me to sleep.
This
After sleeping about an
hour, I awoke free from pain in my bowels, nearly, but, with
a continued head ache.
As my medicine did not operate, he bled
me again taking about half a pint each time.
In the evening
took another spoonful of oil which operated about midnight.
The next day (yesterday) I felt much better, but from weak
ness kept the bed all day eating nothing for two days but a
saucer of pia § milk.
Last evening bro. Armstrong preached
to the new brethren, but I did [not(?)] go out.
Have just
finished however reading his sermon Text 1 Cn. 10.15--"I speak
May 25, 1837
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as to wise men; Judge ye what I say?"
The life of a missionary may be divided into two
epochs, each of which has its peculiar 5 appropriate duties.
The first is from his arrival of heathen ground until he is
qualified to discharge the functions of his high office--and
the second reaches from this point onward.--The first may be
termed , a term of missionary minority, a term of training 3
preparation.
The second his missionary manhood--During the
period of minority the first duty of a mechanical or intel
lectual nature is to acquire a knowledge of the native language.
In this be more more anxious to acquire it correctly than
rapidly--a knowledge of native character mode of life habits,
customs Sc.
The manner of getting both these is by conversation
S drawing out the history of families, chiefs Sc.
Another duty
peculiar to this period is providing for the comfort S health
of families where there are families.
cipline is not to be overlooked.
Finally heart dis
A heart not only truly ben
evolent S pious but deeply interested in Missionary work nay
in love with it,
wrapt up in
it even to enthusiasm, if
affections are on right objects cannot be too enthusiastic-keep the heart with all dilligence from the first.
II Missionary
Manhood 1. The missionary work is exceedingly multifarious,
perplexing, discouraging, toilsome S pressing. 2. A division
of labor so far as practicable.
multifarious finally.
3. After all duties will be
From this great temptation to neglect
the bible S close it which must not be done--The missionary
work done as it should be done is the source of purest
enjoyment.
0 Lord may it be thus to me.
Yesterday
sweetest
dictated
May 25, 1837
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Page 25
a letter to Capt. Sumner to send to Manilla by the Hamilton.
J. wrote for me.
This morning felt much stronger, took break
fast with the family § after laying [illegible] on the settees
went over to the meeting § the meeting was adopting several
resolutions respecting the duty of the church to the world.
Yesterday the business of location was finally settled § I am
yet stationed here, at Honolulu nei.
This afternoon have
not felt so well being fatigued from too much exercise in the
forenoon.
Have slept some.
For my dinner sister Dimond baked
me a custard--Eat rather freely of it.
This afternoon Mr. § Mrs. Johnstone are here to
tea.
If they had not been should have gone to bro. Chamberlain's.
Friday May 26.
Last night slept exceedingly well, $ to day have
been quite comfortable.
Commenced a letter to day to send by
the Hamilton to Rev. Mr. Rood of Danbury--accomplished but
little else.
Yesterday there was received from the king an edict
respecting the Catholics.
Maui, Lahaina, Aperila 29, 1837
E na malihini a pau mai na aina e mai, e noho ana ma ko'u pae
aina nei o ka poe i kamaaina a me ka poe hou mai nei;
Ke hoiki aku nei au i ku'u olelo ia ou kou a pau
lou, i iki oukou i ka'u olelo.
0 na kanaka Palani a Kaahumanu
i kihaku aku mai kuu aupuni a ku nei, aole ia hana i ano e ae
i keia manaua, Oia mau no ka hoouahauahaia e au oia mau kanaka
i keia manaua, aole au e ae aku e noho mai laua ma ko'u aupuni
nei.
Eia, no ka'u olelo ia laua e hoi koke ae laua maluna o
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May 26, 1837
Page 26
ka moku a laua i holo mai ai e moho ai a kiki i ka wa e holo
aku ai ua moku la o laua i holo mai ai, oia ka meo i maopopo
ia'u.
Aka o ka noho mai, aole ou makemake.
Aole no o'u makemake e hanaia ma ko'u aupuni nei
ka oihana a ka poe misionari mamuli o ka Pope; aole lou.
Nolail
0 ka poe a pau e kokua ae ana i ka poe misionari mamuli oka
Pope; ke ma na o nei au he poe enemi lakou no'u, a no ko'u poe
kuhina, a no ko'u poe alii, a no ko'u poe kanaka a me kuu aupuni
Na Kamehameha III
(Translation)
Ye strangers all from foreign lands who are in my dominions
both residents, § those recently arrived, I make known my word
to you all, so that you may understand my orders.
The men of France whom Kaahumanu banished, are under
the same unaltered order up to this period.
The rejection of
those men is perpetual, confirmed by me at the present time.
1 will not consent to their remaining in my dominions.
These
are my orders to them, that they go back immediately on board
the vessel on which they have come, that they stay on board
her till that vessel on board which they came, sails that is
to me clearly right, but their abiding here, I do not wish.
I have no desire that the service of the missionaries who follow
the Pope should be performed in my kingdom, not at all.
Wherefore, all who shall be encouraging the Papal
Missionaries I shall regard as enemies to me, to my counsellors,
to my chiefs, to my people, and to my kingdom.
(Signed)
By
Kamehameha III
May 28, 1837
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Page 27
Lord's day 28 May.
Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock there was a prayer
meeting consisting of our reinforcement-- All of whom were present
except bro. Bliss $ his wife who are sick, bro. McDonald, Conde
§ 2 or 3 sisters.
We had eight prayers.
To me it was the
best prayer I have attended since we left the vessel.
prayer meetings have been few
The
when they pretended to have
them, the time was taken up with talking.
Another such was
appointed to-morrow evening in context with a meeting at home
for the oppressed.
In the evening there was another meeting
at which we presented our certificates, were accepted by the
mission council, signed the confession of faith § covenant
with our own hands literally-all the services of the evening.
Sacrament to day.
bathing.
Had two prayers which made
All this was in view of the
After returning cleansed our bodies by
Sought the cleansing of our souls $ retired.
morning awoke much refreshed by sleep.
This
Retired to the bathing
house S had a season of prayer, another short season after
breakfast 5 at 8 o'clock attended the Sabbath of Mr. Smith
which will soon fall into my hands.
My soul was filled $ I
longed to speak to them of the things of religion.
Mr. S. asked
me to speak to them through an interpreter, but I declined
doing that, which I afterwards regreted--I thought of enlighten
ing them, which, if not converted through it, would sink them
deeper in hell.
Were it not for the promised command of God
I should think lest their damnation should be enhanced by me.
0 Lord make me faithful $ then I may hope $ confidently expect
their conversion--At 9 1/2 o'clock native service commenced $
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May 28, 1837
bro. Armstrong preached from Roma II. 4.
Page 2 8
"A ke hoowahawaha nei
anui oe i ka nui loa o kona lokomaikai, a me kona ahonui, a
me kona hooma na'wanui ana, aole hoi ae i hoomaopopo, o ko ke
Akua moikai, o ka mea ia e alakai ia oe i ka mihi?"
Transla
tion, "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and for
bearance and long suffering, not knowing that the goodness
of God leadeth thou to repentance?"
After the sermon Mr.
Bingham prayed, Ej gave notice that the communion of the Lord's
supper would be administered by the Mission Church at School
house at 2 o'clock (P.M.)--He then requested the brethren to
pray for him that he § others might have wisdom to discern
who were worthy of being admitted to the privileges of the
Communion table--saying at the same time that there were about
400 who wished § had expressed a wish to join the church.
There are various motives to influence them to join the
church-- Because the chiefs § others regard them diffeiertly.
0 God give wisdom to all concerned § help me to pray for thy
servants Ej for this dying people-Did not attend the english service at the Chapel-Not feeling very well E| rather fretful.
I retired to the
bathing house to pour out my sorrow to my Lord.
sweet season in doing so.
I had a
I felt a nearness to my Savior.
1 felt too, my utter unworthiness--I sunk at his feet--I
confessed my sin.
a hard heart.
I poured out all my trouble--and that was
I mourned over hardness of heart.
The Lord
lifted upon me the light of his countenance--after half an hour'
interview I arose much refreshed.
mused upon his word.
I then came to room read E|
"The word was sweet to my taste--yea
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sweeter than honey to
May 28, 1837
my mouth."
Page 29
After some refreshment I
went to the meeting at the School house with a light heart $
uplifted eyes.
feast met me.
There also at his table the master of the
Three children were baptized, bro. Chamberlain's,
Alexander's, $ Hitchcock's.
Prayer before the breaking of bread
by bro. Tinker, $ a few remarks--Prayer before the pouring of
the cup, by bro. Coan.
Between the plate § the cup some
remarks by Mr. Bingham, also after the cup, by him [paper
torn].
Kinau § her husband present, $ a few other natives.
J. has gone to the (P.M.) service (?) $ [paper torn].
Monday May 29, 1837
After writing what I did yesterday had a sweet
season of reading "Baxter, Saints rest not on earth" $ then
a season of prayer in the bathing house--After supper sung a
while [with] J. § becoming fatigued did not go out in the
evening.
During the evening consulted how we should do to
grow in grace, to get the language Sc.
prayer together.
Had a season of
Retired early S arose this morning at 4 1/2
o 'clock--spent an hour in reading the word S in prayer which
I propose to do at least twice a day.
some of the time to-day.
Attended the meeting
This afternoon commenced a letter
to Mrs. Middlebrook Wilton--However, accomplished but little
being interrupted by calls.
It is not likely the general
meeting will break up this week.
Tuesday May 30.
Last evening after writing the above walked out
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with J. for exercise.
slaves.
May 30, 1837
Page 30
We then attended a prayer meeting for
Bro. Lafon conducted the meeting--Had four prayers.
Bro. Castle read the Sentiments of the American Anti Slavery
Soc. at their [meeting] in Philadelphia in the year 1833--Mr.
Bingham made a few remarks, bro. Green related an anecdote,
also bro. Coan $ Locke,
Bro. Green about an orphan asylum in
Boston for col^ children, bro. Coan about Mrs. Crandall's
school, bro. Locke about T.Y. Wright.
This morning arose
early § after our season of prayer for exercise we walked
down to Mr. Brinsmade's office to enquire farther about the
Hamilton--Returned $ our people had finished their breakfast.
Had prayers before we eat--After this went to writing in my
letter to Mrs. Middlebrook.
Attended the meeting a few
moments § then returned to write.
Wrote until noon--after
dinner completed that § added a little to Mr. Rood's.
Then
sealing them one to Capt. Sumner, to Mrs. Sally Smith (J's aunt)
S her aunt Russel, I carried them to Mr. B.'s office.
about an hour the ship started.
Returned to the meeting.
In
She goes first to Manilla.
Sat awhile § then came home $ went
again to Mr. B.'s with bro. McD.
After supper visited some
of the natives with J.--Bro. Locke has learned that a vessel
is going Waialua to morrow $ he is preparing to go in her-It is now about 9 o'clock £ time to retire.
[May] 31.
This morning studied some with J.
(Went to the
meeting where the subject of the children of the mission was brought
up S occupied all the forenoon.
Went out about ten o'clock to
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May 31, 1837
Page
bid bro. Munn good bye, who sailed for Molokai before dinner
In the afternoon subject of the Sabbath occupied the meeting
About 5 o'clock bro. Locke left us for Waialua.
myself went down to the vessel.
very good.
Bro. McD. $
Their accommodations were
They did not go out until about sun-set.
evening bro. [Locke]
[paper torn].
[This journal ends here.]
This
AMOS S. COOKE'S
DIARY No. 4.
Commencing June 1, 1837 § ending Dec. 31, '38
Honolulu, Oahu,
Sandwich Islands.
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Honolulu June 1, 1837
June 1, 1837
Page 1
Thursday
This day I have commenced a new month § now also I
commence a new diary.
And I pray that whenever I take my pen
in hand to record God's goodness to me both in temporal $
spiritual things, I may be faithful § not be unmindful of my
ingratitude $ wanderings.
And as I look back upon my diary, S
call to mind things that have transpired, I do pray that they
may serve the purpose I have in view of recording them, to make
me more holy § urge me on in deeds of benevolence, and there
try to make my path as that of the just shining brighter $ brighter
unto the perfect day, S see that I am righteous by holding on
my way, $ that my hands are clean by waxing stronger $ stronger,
as saith the wise man.
Yesterday, a day before I made out a
list of some of the subjects of prayer which I purpose to arrange
in some way that I may pray for them all once in so long a time
that none may be neglected.
The following are some of them, viz.
Gratitude, confession of sin, more grace, school, Pastor § people,
fellow laborers, Natives generally, foreigners, other missions §
missionaries, churches at home; Seminaries, Colleges $ Academies,
for an increase of laborers, various benevolent soc., in America
$ elsewhere, parents, relatives § friends, penitent § impenitent,
benefactors, constant
Mankind Sc Sc.
gratitude to the great benefactor of
I purpose to have a specific day S a specific
time in the day for each of these subjects.
me into all truth.
Will the Lord guide
Yesterday two of our brethren left us for
their respective stations--Bros. Munn S Locke.
attended general meeting all the forenoon.
Sabbath was one of the subjects.
This morning
Observance of the
Report of temperance societies.
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June 1, 1837
After dinner opened my box containing my table Sc.
Page 2
Had no season
of prayer before dinner in the bathing house as common as
was occupied with someone bathing.
it
This morning voted to have
the next general meeting at Lahainaluna 2nd Wednesday in May
1838.-This afternoon present but a short time.
to send for about 40 more laborers.
Read the instructions of
the board to our reinforcement during this time.
Sister L.G. Smith was here to supper.
They passed
This evening
After supper walked with
bro. Smith.
Friday June 2, 1837
Tuesday evening J. S myself in our visit to the native
houses came across one old man
very sick.
We learned he was a member of the church.
That night he died.
Yesterday he was
buried near the "Hale puli" (House of worship).
for his funeral.
The bell rung
A long precession followed the bier which was
borne by the natives--I counted two hundred following the bier
in regular procession 2 by 2.
His corpse was first taken into
the meeting house-- This morning immediately after breakfast
J. S myself went to
makai "towards the sea" to see the
kanakas getting out stone for the meeting house.
The stone
they get is coral, appears much like flat stone just under the
earth, S is cut out in pieces about 3 feet long 2 1/2 wide S
is about six inches thick.
cost a great deal of labor.
no hale (houses or huts).
The stone obtained in this way will
On our way back we called into several
Few appear comfortable.
were dirty S some few were sick.
Most, however,
Our bowels of compassion were
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moved for them.
necessities.
Page 3
But we had not wherewith to minister to their
I should have been glad to have spoken to them
of Jesus but my knowledge of the language is so imperfect I do
not like to say much, lest I may awake wrong impressions.
Called on Sister Knapp.
meeting.
ing.
Left J. there § went to the general
Adjourned about 10 1/2 o'clock until to morrow morn
I returned home § drew a plan of a school house for Mr.
Smith like to one I saw bro. Locke had.
dinner § carried it to him.
Finished it after
At 3 o'clock a prayer meeting was
held in the school house at the departure of bro. Clark, Armstrong
£j Lafon with their wifes $ children $ bro. Dibble.
They were
going to Lahaina in the king's brig--accompanied them to the
vessel.
They sailed at 4 o'clock.
vessel as they started.
A gun was fired from the
I then with bro. Smith to see his site,
as contemplated one for his new meeting house
of the town.
the lower end
Mr. Bingham, Andrews, Alexander, Green, § Wilcox
went weith us.--A pleasant prospect from the place up through
the kalo patches.
After supper went out with J. again.
Had a
water melon presented us § ulua kahili ("two fly brushes").
Since have written the above we are now going to set up with
bro. Bliss £j his wife.
Saturday June 3, 1837
Last evening went with J. but returned myself.
About
12 o'clock in the night waked up with a severe pain in my bowel.
After tossing some time upon my bed I went to rubbing my bowels
with my hands which caused me to vomit $ also something to pass
me.
This eased me some of my pain.
About 2 1/2 o'clock I fell
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to sleep § slept until morning--when J. returned.
a little breakfast.
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Arose § took
Before getting through prayer the governor
of the fort § his wife called on us.
They were the ones who
gives us the no kahili the night before.
Bro. Baldwin some
came with a native, a student in the high school to teach us
the language.
We read about 1/2 (?) hour this morning § the
length of time after dinner.
Went in the morning to the meeting
3 spent a little time only.
Have not been able to do but little.
Troubled all day with a headache.
Feel quite unwell this evening-
Bro. Smith 3 his wife have made us a call since supper.
Lord's day, June 4.
Retired about 8 o'clock last evening 3 arose about
6 o'clock this morning entirely free of my complaints of yes
terday.
Had a season of prayer before § after breakfast in the
bathing house.
At 8 o'clock attended the Sabbath school, which
was addressed by bro. Alexander.
Attended the service at the
native church at 9 1/2 o'clock--no sermon, but a short address
by Mr. Bingham.
Then 32 were reed into the church on confession
of their faith 3 the rite of baptisim, and 5 by letter from
other churches-The exercises were exceedingly interesting § were
not closed until almost 11 1/2 o'clock.
After this went to the
chapel 3 heard bro. Andrews from Mat. 25.45, "In as much as
ye
did not to the least of one of these ye did it not to me."
Sentiment--That religion is doing something 3 well as neglecting
others.
That the commands of God were positive in their nature
as well as negative--1st From the natives presented to us to
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do something.
2 From the rewards given to laborers.
the punishment of those refusing to do.
3rd From
4. From the examples
in scripture of those who were rewarded for doing.
o ’clock communion in the native church.
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At four
This made the fourth
communion season enjoyed since our arrival, all of which have
been peculiar.
The first was to receive some of the crew of the
ship which brought us to the shores,--the second to organize
a church at the Seamen's Chapel.
The third that of the Mis
sionary church, the largest in the world--§ The fourth, an union
of three churches.
Native, the largest on the isl., missionary
3 Seamen's church together with the addition of 32 on confession
5 of 5 by letter.
Two of those added were chiefs connected at
a protracted meeting in 1836.
15 months since--Mr. Smith made
the first prayer, § Mr. Bingham then gave a short account of the
church in Honolulu--319,
the 37 to-day making 356.
added since its commencement, besides
40 died 27 removed--5 excommunicated
5 one suspended, making now 281 members.-Mr. Thurston made a few remarks prayed fj broke the
bread.
Mr. Alexander prayed 5 poured out the wine.
those added were from among the singers.
Most of
No member of the
church that does not dress decent, 5 many of as well as they
do in New England.
I have been much struck with the decency in
dress 5 order of of 0) the congregation going in § returning
from meeting.
It would compare with almost any in America 5
exceed a number.
In fact I am struck with this every sabbath.
The stillness of the sabbath exceeds any place I visited in
America I mean about these parts.--The services were not over
until six o'clock.
Returned § supper was ready.
After supper
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sung a while with J.
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Sung "The Lord into his garden comes £jc."
which reminds me of father--How often, upon the sabbath, did I
use to hear him.
Since then have had a season of prayer together
in the bathing house. Written the above 3 am now about to retire.
0 Lord forgive every thing amiss this day in thought, word, 3
deed 5 sanctify it privileges to my soul--May they make me better
fitted for the duties of the week--
Tuesday morn. June 6
Yesterday morning arose purposing to attend the monthly
concert of the natives, but as it was at the time of breakfast
3 prayers we did not.
After breakfast, called on bro. Gulick--
also on bro. Whitney, Johnson § Alexander who were going to
Kauai.
Went then to the general meeting where the subject of
bro Smith's location came up.
west corner of the city.
He was stationed at the North
After this the subject of Missionaries
paying a poll tax came up and occupied most of the morning.
A few other things were disposed of, 3 then the meeting adjourned.
The general letter was left to the Com.
Messrs. Ladd § Co.
enquiries to be answered by the com. choosen to do so, § the
prospective wants of the Mission was left to the secular agents-After dinner at one o'clock met for prayer on account of the
departure of bro. Whitney, Alexander 3 Johnson.
read some native with J.
Rest".
Came home §
Then read to her from "Baxter's Saint
"Why we should live a heavenly life upon earth"--After
this our season of prayer § supper.
Then we went to visit some
of the natives, returned 3 read some to the native sent to us
by bro. Baldwin.
Attended monthly concert prayer by bro. McDon-
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aid.
An address of an hour by bro. Tinker.
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It was excellent.
Sentiment every Christian duty to go to the heathen unless unsuperable objections stand in the way.
3 not competent to the work.
The present plan inconsistent
Several of the Bethel congregation
present.—
Eve.
After breakfast this morning read native a little-
Called on bro. Smith to leave when he commences his school.
Not
until Thursday--Saw him 3 several of the brethren at bro. Chamber
lain's Office.
Returned 3 read through what I had not read of
Abbott's Teacher.
After dinner read native to bro. Baldwin.
Wrote some rules by which I hope to be guided in the distribution
of my time.
Sister Castle being below went down to see her.
She ^ bro. C. were here to supper.
After supper became quite
engaged in conversation 3 that which I hope will prove beneficial-After this took a short walk with J.
Upon returning bro. Baldwin's
native was here § we have been drilled by him in the language
for an hour.
He is very good, § very correct.
After bathing
shall retire.
Thursday June 8
Yesterday morning visited the Depository 5 selected
my chairs.
Had some conversation with bro. Thurston § Forbes.
Returned home § read some Hawaiian—
After dinner visited the
Printing Office, Book Bindery § Dr. Judd's Office.
At 4 1/2 o'
clock attended native service--preaching by bro. Thurston.
this three couples were married.
After
After praying 3 supper, looked
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out the window § saw the King's man of war.
firing, § were answered from the fort.
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Soon they commenced
Then a little schooner
in attendance upon the Man of war fired about fifteen times 3
then came in.
the king.
Some small boats came in 3 one of them brought
Mr. Bingham § Dr. Judd went down to see him.
Under
stood to day that they had prayers with him in view of his safe
return.
At 7 1/2 o'clock meeting at the native school house-
After we had had four prayers, Mr. Bingham came in 3 occupied
the rest of the time in talking.
Felt stupid in mind 5 body at
the meeting.
Immediately after breakfast this morning, Sister D.
was called away to go over to bro. Andrews--At noon she returned
reporting an addition to his family by a boy--
At 8 o'clock one
native teacher came § read an hour with us, 3 then J. § myself
went over to the school--Bro. Smith conducted it entirely.
70 girls were present.
About
We remained together but about 2 hours.
After dinner I worked a little at the bench.
to the boy's school to assist Mr. Smith.
At 2 o'clock went
Heard one class.
Remained but about 1 1/2 hours--about 30 scholars I have pur
posed to read but little besides the language.
It is now sun
set, 5 the man of war at anchor has just fired once 3 taken down
its flag.
J. is visiting.
Our visiting the natives has started
Sister D.--
Saturday June 10.
Thursday evening as I was going out to attend the
Seamen's prayer meeting, our native teacher came to hear us read
3 I remained at home to read.
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Yesterday morning soon after rising walked about a
mile before my season of prayer § thought I enjoyed myself
better for doing so.
Read with the native last evening---
Attended the school of girls with Mr. Smith.
96 present.
the afternoon the boys' school was attended to.
In
Took charge
of a class all the time we were together--which was about one
3 a half hours.
For exercise commenced making a sugar box from
Koa, Sandwich Island timber--In the after part of the day 3 evening
felt quite unwell.
To day there has been no school.
Read with
our native teacher an hour this morning, 3 again since dinner.
Thought I did not read as well as I did a fortnight since.
About sunset last evening went out with J. to visit
natives.
Endeavored to testify to them of Jesus Christ,--heaven
3 hell.
As there was no school this morning worked about three
hours at the bench at my box.
never attempted before.
landed on these islands.
Trying to duff-tail it which I
It is just two months to-day since we
0 how fast time flies.
Soon our race
will be run--0 to run it in the service of Christ by living for
the good of these ignorant natives.
As yet we are doing little
having as yet but little of the language.
J. has much more than
myself--0 God, help me, 0 help in acquiring it-- Hasten the time
when I can speak to them of the love of Jesus to their souls
§ pray with § for them in their own native tongue.
In refering to my diary I find that a year ago to day
I returned from Danbury to Wilton having gone to D. with bro.
H. the Wednesday before.
On my return found a letter fr. A.B.
Had some printed resolutions on a letter sheet handed over to me
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June 10, 1837
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to-day, about thirty in number which I purpose to fill out §
send to different individuals in America.
The weather this week has been very pleasant.
Ther.
ranging from 81° to 83° in the warmest part of the day, § about
79° evenings § mornings.
We are still staying with Sister Dimond.
leave to keep house, as yet, is quite uncertain.
When we shall
Soon I hope,
that I may better husband my time.—
J. is now ( 3 1/2 P.M.) working for me § I leave writing
to read to her.
Lord's day June 11.
Last evening attended a small prayer meeting in bro.
Castle's room at bro. Chamberlain's.
We had six prayers.
It
appeared some like our prayer meetings on board the Mary Frazier-I felt rather unwell, § did not enjoy myself but little. This
morning did not arise quite so early as common.
it, the bell did not ring as early as usual.
One reason for
Had my season of
prayer as usual before breakfast--Breakfast quite late, § by
the time breakfast § prayers were over the bell rang for sabbath
school.
I immediately got ready § went.
Could understand but
little.
Bro. Smith heard them, or few of them recite the verses
learned during the week § the school was closed by a short ad
dress from bro. Baldwin.
As J. had been unwell all the morning
I went to church alone § heard bro. Andrews preach in native
fr. Jeremia 17.9.
"He hoopunipuni ka naou mamua o na mea o pau,
a ua hewa loa hoi ia; 0 wai ka mea hiki ke hoo maopopo."
To
me his preaching was in an unknown tongue,--After this went to
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the chapel § heard Mr. Diel from Ps. 119.59.
"I thought on my
ways 3 turned my feet unto thy testimonies."
It was very good
for him, but he appeared to lack an unction.
0 Lord, grant him
such from the Holy One.
again.
At 2 o'clock attended Sabbath School
Bro. Smith exercised 3 questioned his scholars from the
"Kumu Kamalii".
Having a look to look over I could understand
a little 3 but a little of his instructions.
0 when shall I be
abel to teach them myself.
Bro. Wilcox § Bailey were present.
In the afternoon J. remaining still unwell with her
head ache I went alone again to church (native) § heard bro.
Forbes preach a very short sermon from 1 Kov. 9.26.
"ke mokomoko
mi au, aole hoi e like me ka mea e mokomoko ana i ka makani."
After he had finished Mr. Bingham added some remarks, 3 made the
concluding prayer.
tendants.
The king was present with many of his at
Its raining just as church was out it drove them into
the house of a chief near by.
Soon after he was to be seen going
by on foot with a Cigar in his mouth attended by his train, 3
Kinau 3 Madam Boka on a hand cart drawn by natives following-The scene was not very imposing—
Showers to-day have been frequent.
grace upon my soul were still more frequent.
0 that shower of
To-day my religious
feelings have abounded more than usual for some time past.
This
evening have had no season of prayer, owning in part from excessive
fatigue--Bro. Forbes was to preach this evening at the Chapel
but I was too tired to go.
evening.
momently.
Have tried to sing a little this
0 Lord, tune my heart to sing thy praises daily, hourly,
Help me to carry much of the sabbath into the week--
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June 10, 1837
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0 Lord prepare me for the responsibilites about to desolve upon
me in my school--may I labor to save their souls as well as instruct
them--
1837
Monday June 12.
From becoming so fatigued last evening my season of prayer
this morning was not so refreshing as usual.
After breakfast §
prayers I worked an hour at the work bench, § then studied until
school time.
Went to school § took charge of 12 scholars (girls).
In the afternoon took charge of about the same number of boys.
There were more scholars this week than last.
worked some at my box.
Since school
Have just finished my supper § evening
devotion.
Feel very bad that I get along no faster with the
language.
0 Lord show me wherefore thou contended with me--
This evening is the season to pray for sabbath schools--May our
souls be in unison with souls who have been praying during the
day for a blessing upon the rising race § all be in unison with
the Redeemer, who bled § died for them.
meekness, gentleness, forgiveness, zeal,
of sin ^ love of holiness--
0 for more of his spirit,
self-denial, hatred
0 to be moulded into his perfect
likeness, to have his image impressed upon my soul, his activity
in the cause of his Father run thru' my system, to live for
heaven, for eternity, to live every day as tho' it were my last,
to look upon all things around me as perishing § passing rapidly
away, upon souls as immortal 5, unless renewed by the word 3
spirit of grace, exposed to the damnation of hell, § unless I
do more, that their souls, (as they really will,) will be required
at my hands.
In this my extremity let it be thine opportunity
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to
arm
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me for a noble conflict against sin in myself 3 those
by whom I am surrounded both Christians § heathens, 3 foreigners
who hate us and our cause.--
This morning was found on our gate
post posted up a paper upon which were written maledictions against
the Sandwich Island Gazette because they would not publish but
one
side.
How § by whom it came there is still in the dark.
If it be an enemy the Lord reward their good in return.
It pur
ported to be a friend of the mission but we are strongly sus
picious it may have been an enemy, in sheep's clothing, however,
let that charity
that thinketh no evil be predominate.
Tuesday June 13
This day has been to myself, much as usual.
Worked
about three hours at the work bench which I think is beneficial
to my health--Think I shall continue to do so.
When I awoke
this morning found bro. Baldwin had been here the latter part
of the night that Sister McD. was taken sick § about 1 1/2 o'clock
was delivered of a fine daughter.
For some time before her delivery
she endured much pain--§ now while I am writing (between sun-set
3 dark), she is suffering much with a pain in her bowels § they
are applying very plentifully hot water to them.
How fully is
the curse verified "in sorrow shall thou bring forth children".
Bro. McD. is but little better than down sick, § Sister Dimond
alos. J. slept but little last night--§ is now engaged in taking
care of Sister McD. and tho' she is nearly as bad as any of the
rest.
The Lord preserve us all from sickness § death.
Strengthen
us all in our bodies § prepare us to spend our strength in thy
service.
Have attended school all day § got along some better
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than yesterday.
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Last evening attended the prayer meeting at bro.
Tinker's conducted by bro. Ives.
some remarks 3 a prayer.
Few only were present.
Made
Received a short letter from bro.
Lafon at Lahainaluna which has done me good.
Will the Lord
prepare me to answer it in due time.--
Friday June 16.
Tuesday evening after writing the above bro. Badlwin's
native came § he spent most of the evening in correcting a prayer
written by J. 3 one which I had commenced.
Soon after writing
Tuesday evening Sister MC D. was eased of her pain 3 has ever
since been quite comfortable.
or watched with her.
(house) (?).
School.
That night Sister Castle set up,
Wednesday engaged in my school as usual--
In the evening there was a prayer meeting at the
In the morning, § also yesterday morning Miki came 3
read with us.
Yesterday § to day I got along with my scholars
better than usual.
Succeeded in getting their attention by
allowing one to go above another if he rivaled him in his
answers.
Did so with the boys in their reading-Yesterday noon received a note from bro. Locke § his
watch requesting me to carry it to Mr. Titcomb to be repaired
§ return it by the native if I did not go myself.
As the
native returned immediately after dinner I had no time except to
write a note in return, which I did § kept the watch to be sent
by some other opportunity.
Soon after supper last evening as
there was to be a meeting at the chapel I took bro. Locke's watch
§ went to Mr. Titcomb's hoping to get an opportunity to become
acquainted with him 3 thereby try to do him good.
I went, but
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his shop was closed.
menced.
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I waited around there until meeting com
Had some little conversation with a man a sailor with
I had had conversation soon after our arrival § whom I had not
seen for several weeks.
He talked very pitifully but I am strongly
inclined to believe he is deceptive.
Went to the chapel § heard
bro. Brinsmade speak an hour giving or explaining the reason why
the savior spoke in parables.
He has commenced an expositing
of the parables every Thursday evening at the chapel.
evening was the first.
Last
The Lord fill his soul with the spirit
of him who spake the parables, 3 cause many to hear 3 believe
them to the saving of their souls.
twenty present.
Last evening but about
Walked home with Sister Marcia M. Smith.
Re
turned home much fatigued $ retired immediately--This morning studied some at the language before break
fast.
Did not breakfast until about 8 o'clock.
After breakfast
3 prayers went again to Mr. Titcomb's with bro. L.'s watch.
After waiting about fifteen minutes he came--staid with him a
short time 3 conversed with him on some general subjects in
which I made myself known to him.
The Lord grant that it may
be a forerunner of good to his soul.
3 I returned.
on our bed.
health.
It was now time for school
Returning from school at noon found bro. Bliss
Happy to find that he had so much regained his
He staid to dinner after which I wrote to bro. Lafon
by bro. Baldwin who with bro. Conde § Ives with their wives have
sailed this evening in the Heokaika (?) for Lahaina.
As Miki was going with them he called at noon to bid
us farewell.
We presented him with an old shirt collar, little
thread § few needles, paper 3 quills.
He replied "hilahilaia au"
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(I am ashamed).
Since school 5 at supper the subject of the mind being
more or less inactive while we slept came up, also the mind's
becoming fatigued.
Since then 5 the reading of the scripture
5 prayer I have written the above.
for the week.
My school labors have closed
The Lord pardon the unfaithfulness of his servant
in this employment which has been new 5 qualify him to be an
emminent teacher of the children of this nation, especially of
preparing them for the service of Christ below 5 the enjoyment
of heaven above.
Our brethren who have left us to day I did not
get an opportunity to bid them farewell.
a singing school but shall not attend.
This evening there is
It is now 8 o'clock--
Saturday June 17
After I had written the above I commenced a letter to
Mr. Levi Rockwell of Ridgebury Ct. on a sheet with some printed
resolutions of the general meeting.
Wrote but a few lines before
I was called down stairs to hear some letters that had passed
between the king, Mr. Charleton, Jones, 5 Dudoit in relation
to the affair of the priests.
The king does not yield in the
least 5 still insists upon the Catholic priests going in the
vessel in which they came (Brig Clementine).
We were treated
also with a delicious Musk-melon of which I eat very freely.
To-day there has been no school.
Most of the morning 5 afternoon
I was engaged in completing a box which I commenced several days
ago became very tired--
As soon as I had completed it, 3 brought
it home I set about making preparations for the sabbath.
brushed shoes, bathed 5 had my hair-cut.
Shaved,
It was now supper-time,
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June 17, 1837
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after which I read my bible, Baxter's Saint's rest, § had a
sweet season of prayer.
Then went to the prayer meeting at
bro. Castle's 3 have just returned.
meeting 5 we had 6 prayers.
Bro. Frobes conducted the
To me it was a good meeting.
The
Lord grant that this may prove a help to us in our journey through
this
wilderness.
This evening sister McD. is quite unwell
3 J. is to set up with her.
The king has left in his man of
war, this afternoon, for Maui.
Bro. Green, Coan, Wilcox 3 Dr.
Andrews have been putting their things on board the vessel
expecting to leave on Monday next--0 for a preparation of
heart for the Sabbath.
Forgive all I have done amiss the
present week 0, God, 0 that I lived more as pilgrims do--as
one that had "a building of God, a house not made with hands
eternal in the heavens,"
for truly in this we groan. 0 that
I had not so many failings of my own to mourn over, that I
might have more time to mourn § pray for others.
Lord's day June 18.
"Sweet is the day of sacred rest."
This day with its privilege is about past.
The sun
is about hiding its head in the western horizon § ere the light
of day is over.
I wish to record God's dealings to my soul.
This morning I had my usual season of prayer 3 reading the
Scriptures before breakfast.
By the time we had finished break
fast § prayers the bell rang for Sabbath school (8 o'clock)
§ I made preparations to go.
The school house was crowded
with scholars 3 my soul was moved for them.
My heart longed
for the time to arrive when I could address in their own tongue
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upon the subject of their souls eternal good-- Bro. Frobes
was present § said a few things to them.
I cried 3 would cry
0 God give me the language of the people, an ear to catch their
sounds 3 a memory to retain the
definition of their words.
And above all a heart to improve the language by conversation
§c as fast as I obtain it.
At the usual hour (9 1/2 o'clock)
we went to "ke kaipuli" 3 heard bro. Thurston preach from Iopa
21.7.
No ke aha o oia la i ka poe hewa?
wicked live"
"Wherefore do the
I could hear some of his words but could not hear
enough to understand.
There were probably 3000 present 3 I could
not but notice the attention given,
the stillness that per
vaded the assembly in contrast with what it was when the Mission
aries commenced their labors.
"What hath God wrought?"
I thought
if I could not understand the preaching myself, I could pray
3 tried to do so.--Being somewhat fatigued I did not go to the
chapel.
Spent some of the time until dinner in prayer 3 reading
the scriptures.
After dinner until Sabbath School again at 2
o'clock read with J. 3 commented upon what we read to each other
3 had a season of prayer together in the parlor.
Went to the
Sabbath school where there were none present but bro. Smith 3
myself besides the scholars.
He completed hearing the recitations
of the verses for the week 3 then questioned them upon the fifth
commandment from the Kumu Kamalii of June.
Returned home 3 J.
accompanied me to church again altho' she was not well from sit
ting up most of the night.
long from Epeko 2.8.
Bro. Anderson preached 3 was an hour
"No ka mea, e hoolaia houkou i ka lokomai-
kai ma ka manaoio; aole hoi no
oukou iko keia, he mea haaniia
mai ia e ke Akua."--There was not more than half the present
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that there was in the morning.
but a few words.-above.
June 18, 1837
Page 19
Could understand no sentences,
Have just finished my supper 5 written the
Lord bless the exercises of this day to my soul--Whether
I go to the chapel is quite doubtful.
Am much fatigued myself
§ J. is quite poor, not being able to eat any supper----
Monday June 19.
Last evening soon after writing the above retired.
Was so fatigued that sleep for some time was absent, § when I
did sleep I slept so hard that when I awaked I felt fatigued.
Have attended school all day tho' I felt little like it-so many scholars present to-day as common.
Not
In the morning 5 at
noon I was busy with little things and now since school have accomplsiehd but little in reading or anything else.
When we were
sitting down to supper we could see the vessel in which bro.
Green, Coan, Wilcox § Dr. Andrews with their wives had sailed for
Maui § Hawaii.
Have not seen to day to bid them good bye.
There
was a prayer meeting at 1 1/2 o'clock on the occasion of their
departure but I was ignorant of the fact.
Purpose this evening to attend the seamen's monthly
concert.
0 Lord meet with the few of us that may come together,
§ give us indeed a spirit of prayer for those who go down to
the sea in ships 3 do business in the great waters.
say anything, may it be that I
opened
And if I
not my mouth because
thou didst it--
Tuesday June 20.
Last evening after writing what I did walked out half
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an hour with J. 3 visited a hut back of us which tho' small
appeared cleanly 5 neat inside § the inmates quite intelligent.
While I am writing this evening they have called on us.
with them.
J. is
Upon our return bro. Smith called § informed us
that there was to be a prayer meeting at his house to pray for
schools particularly for these islands.
J. § myself went.
Eight
only were present § we had but four prayers.
This morning was busy here 5 there § accomplished
nothing.
Attended school all day.
In the forenoon was very
languid.
Today obtained the names of my scholars 3 this evening
have made a list of them to register their presence £rc.-This evening there is a singing school but I think of attending
a prayer meeting at the Rev. Mr. Diel's.
The Lord direct my
way for me § lead me in a plain path.
Wednesday June 21.
As J. last evening was not able to go with me as I did
not know the way to Mr. Diel I went down to Dr. Judd to get siste
M.M. Smith to go with me.
She got ready § went § bro. Castle
with us--When we reached we found only five with Mr. D. assembled
however the meeting was interesting.
that was made.
Three
prayers were all
This morning soon after rising J. § myself went
out to walk § to breath CO the fresh air.
Upon returning we
had only time for our secret devotions before the bell rang
for breakfast.
After breakfast I went to reading proof-sheets,
§ soon J. assisted me by our reading alternately a verse.
This
was to kill two birds with one stone, examine the sheet, 3 learn
also to read the language.
After school 3 also since supper
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June 21, 1837
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we have read again 3 almost completed one side of a proofsheet.
This noon our assistant teacher in school came to read with
us from 1 to 2 o'clock.
He is to do so every noon.
This noon
I was called off to do some gluing to J.'s writing desk.
along with my school to day better than usual.
I got
Took our large
bell to school to call the scholars when they go out--This has
gained their attention-gaining.
Our sick Sister Bliss § McD. are
Sister Dimond for a few days has been troubled with
a diarrhea-- This evening there is a prayer meeting of the
missionaries 5 other foreigners.
Will the Lord be with us 3
pour upon us an unusual spirit of prayer for each other 3 hear
them.
Thursday June 22
Last evening instead of a prayer meeting we had preach
ing at bro. Chamberlain's by bro. Tinker--
After meeting had
a little conversation with Mr. Brinsmade about the distrubance
among the foreigners.
J. did not go out with me § when I returned
found she had been vomiting.
She rested however very well 3 this
morning arose quite comfortable.
Soon after rising § before
breakfast we took quite a walk---After breakfast 5 completing a proof sheet J. 3 myself
went to examine a place with Dr. Judd which is to try to get
for us.
It is now occupied by bro. Gulick.
small douby 5 was built by a native.
The house is a
The situation however
is very pleasant-Since school this afternoon I have been to Mr. Tit
comb for bro. Locke's watch § had a little conversation with
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him.
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After supper received a note from bro. L. § have just
answered it.
Bro. Castle has called for me to go to the lecture
of Mr. Brinsmade at the Chapel § I am now going--0 Lord go with
Saturday June 24
Thursday evening accompanied bro. Castle to the Chapel
§ heard Mr. B. preach from Luke parable of the lost sheep.
He
preached very well 3 pointed-Yesterday attended to my school as usual.
the singing school.
Many were present.
In the evening attended
Before going to sing
ing school went with J. to walk some distance back 5 called at a
house where several were gathered together.
a few words.
at Dr. Judd's.
Had time to say but
In the evening J. attended a female prayer meeting
Today there has been no school.
Spent the fore
noon in company with J. in examing (!) proof sheets.
noon read some native with a native.
This after
Went to see Titcomb the
watch maker, 5 said a few words to him about his soul 3 J. went
out to call on natives.
Am now to start for our Saturday evening
prayer meeting, at bro. Castle's--0 Lord be in our midst to
quicken us 5 to pour upon us a spirit of prayer.
unwell § cannot accompany me.
J. is rather
0 Lord be with her spirit 3
prepare us both for the Sabbath.
Lord's day June 25.
While I take my pen this evening I feel only like
writing bitter things against myself.
God grant that I may never
feel again as I have done this evening in some respects--
Felt
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like giving up all hope that I was a Christian.
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Did endeavor
to give myself away as if I had been an impenitent Sinner all
my days, felt some as if such was the fact.
The things that
led me to think thus was my want of love for secret prayer-unfaithfulness since I had been on the Is.
The little, or
comparatively no progress in the language--broken vows to my
companion--when I promissed to labor for her holiness, use
fulness 3 happiness these § numberless others together with
my bodily infirmities almost drove me to despair.
all my broken vows to my God pressed upon me.
But above
Ingratitude,
hatred of enemies, jealously, pride (thought I never did any
thing for God that was not mixed with pride)--foolish talking,
3 jesting, ill words, profanition of the Sabbath, want of love
for other souls, 3 of Christian charity.
The catalogue is
almost without number.-- Immediately upon rising from supper
I retired to my praying house (the Bathing house) 3 poured out
my complaints into the ear of him who has said "cast thy burdens
upon the Lord § he shall sustain thee".
I think I came away
in some measure-released of my burden.
This morning, before breakfast, my season of prayer
was short 3 after breakfast I had only time to get ready for
Sabbath school before the bell rang-understood nothing.
Went to the school but
Went also to the church but was in like
predicament yea, I thought I did not understand as much as I
did weeks ago.
Mr. Thurston preached from Job 17.9, "The righteous
also shall hold on his way 3 he that hath clean hands shall be
stronger 3 stronger."
in an unknown tongue.
His preaching was native 3 to me it was
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Shortly after our return from the native church we
went to the Chapel § heard Mr. Diel from Luke 11.28, "Blessed
are they that hear the word of God § that keep it".
the motives to keep the word of God--
Some of
Upon our return J. laid
herself down upon the bed, § did not go down to dinner.
season (short indeed) of prayer at noon.
Had a
At 2 o'clock went
to Sabbath school again but did not comprehend a single sentence.
I thought I felt a little for their souls, but if I had had the
language perhaps I should not cared for them
in the least.
Soon after this had closed the bell rang again for afternoon
service.
Mr. Lyons preached § J. understood all the sermon.
I did not a single sentence.
This probably set me a going.
felt felt like giving up in despair.
I
I felt as if I had made
an effort to get the language but they had been fruitless 5 I
almost took it for a token that I ought to have staid at home
or that I ought to return—
Soon as we came from church supper was ready but I
eat little § only a little--after supper retired to pray as stated
above.
o'clock.
Since then have written the above, § it is now 7 3/4
Being much exhausted shall not go to the chapel this
evening but shall retire early.
It would be a matter of rejoicing
if I had become fatigued in doing good but I have no such conslation to sustain my spirit while my body withers under fatigue.
The Lord pardon his unworthy servant in this § every other thing
§ prepare me for the duties of the week now before me.....
Monday June 26.
Retired last evening early § felt much refreshed this
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After a season of prayer walked some distance back which
exercised me considerable.
After breakfast we all listened to
a letter written by Mr. Brinsmade published in the Sandwich
Island Gazette of Saturday.
It occupied two pages of the paper,
§ was mostly made up of a statement of facts.
The object was
to prove that the chiefs had a right to send away the Jesuits
(Bachelot § Short).
His statements are invincible.
Some are
for closing the contest, as I learned when down town this after
noon.
Before going to school looked over my lessons some--At
noon did the same.
After school while thinking of my progress in the lang
uage felt very bad § my feelings arose to a very high pitch.
I went with my burden to the Lord 3 rolled it upon him 3 returned
much relieved--
Wrote a note to bro. Locke before this in answer
to one received by Dr. Judd.
Smith--
Went down town with the Sisters
Soon after my return went to the monthly concert for
slaves, at bro. Chamberlain's.
Heard an interesting letter
read by bro. Castle from a man in the West Indies to Garret Smith
printed in "The Friend of man"--
Yesterday about the time of
the meeting being dismissed we saw the schooner going out pur
porting to be going after a man of war.
Tuesday June 27.
This morning soon after rising I went over to the native
prayer meeting but could not understand a word.
Immediately
after breakfast we went to studying out our lessons.
dinner did the same.
Soon after
After school this evening went to examing (!)
a proof sheet of 12 pages of the testament-- Work at it until
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supper time--after supper went out to walk with J. § we visited
several native houses on the side hill.
those who read the bible--
Generally they were
There were two foreign ladies here
to supper, little or indeed, at the table, no religion was spoken
of.
Fearful I shall do the foreigners little good if I do thus.
The Lord guide us in relation to associating with them.
Returned
from our visiting about eight o'clock § since then I have com
pleted the proof sheet.
J. has gone to watch with sister Bliss.
My seasons of prayer to day have been as usual.
so full this afternoon.
My school not
It is now 9 1/2 o'clock § shall retire
being much fatigued.
My note to Bro. L. did not
Thursday June 29.
Yesterday morning early the man who was going to
Waialua called § took my note to bro. Locke- Yesterday § to day we have had no one to read the language with
us--Our time between schools has been taken up with studying
out our lessons.
About dark last evening we took a walk of
some distance towards Mauka.
Saw one of my scholars § his parents
In the evening attended the regular Wednesday evening at Mr.
Chamberlain's, § heard bro. Forbes preach from Luke 8.16.
The
sermon was good but I did not enjoy it much being exceedingly
faitgued.
After my return I took a bathe § retired--
This
morning did not arise but a few minutes before six o'clock.
Before school in the morning, 3 at noon studied the language.
Since school have written to bro. Ives--Bro. Biship § Bro. Smith
3 wife were here to supper--
This morning the brethren were
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June 29, 1837
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called together at Mr. Chamberlain's to consult whether it was
best for the brethren to go in the Brig to Hawaii as they had
learned that Mr. French was going with his concubine (a native)
in the same cabin.
The brethren thought it would be counten-
anceing (?) his manner of life to go with him § refused to go
3 communicated this to Mr. F. 3 he with drew his purpose of
going § acknowled (!) that we were consistant 5 that he was
wrong--
The brig is expected to sail to morrow 5 the brethren
are going.
Thurston, Forbes, Lyons, § their associates Van
Duzee § Knapp.
Bro. Bishop also goes with them--But it is time
I was going to the Chapel.
9 1/2 o'clock
Did not attend the meeting at the chapel but
spent the evening in writing letters to bro. Rogers § Chamber
lain to notify them of their appointments by the meeting of
the Hawaiian Association of Teachers held May 26, 1837.
Saturday sun set July 1, 1837.
Yesterday morning soon after breakfast walked to
different neighbors to § from until school time (having walked
some ways before breakfast), in distributing some tamarinds
which we had opened.
We distributed more than half of them--
Went to school with out looking at my lessons, but
got along very well as some of my lessons had been read by other
classes before.
At noon read some but
thought
I did not
improve any, but on the contrary, that my skill in reading was
retrograding.
Went to school with a heavy heart, however, I
got along as well as common, 3 kept my scholars interested very
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After supper went out with J. § called into several
native houses on our way to call upon Daniela Kaniua 3 his wife
Kekualoa who is now sitting by my side having come to return
the call.
They are inferior chiefs.
When we got to their dwel
ling, they were eating, sitting upon the floor on mat eating
poi 3 fish with their fingers.
thanks.
When they had done they returned
They both are members of the church.
As we were leaving
they offered us four mats valued at 2 5 $ apiece but as we had
no house we refused to accept of them--
Soon after we had returned
home, J. went down to Mr. Tinker's to a female prayer meeting.
I accompanied her § staid with bro. T. while they were in meeting—
This morning did not arise quite as early as common
but had my season of reading 3 praying before breakfast.
Soon
after breakfast penned a letter to bro. Lafon at Wailuku.
After
this pumped some water for J. to bathe--she having been washing.
After this wrote also to bro. Conde at Lahaina--
It was now
noon § J. 3 myself retired to the bath house for prayer.
dinner bathed myself shaved §c.
After
By this time bell rang for a
prayer meeting at the departure of those who were to leave this
afternoon in the Brig Harieta.
3 Bro. Smith made them.
We had two prayers.
We then bid them farewell.
Bro. Lyons
Mr. Thur
ston's family, Forbes, Lyons, Van Duzee § Knapp, with their
effects had already gone to the vessel.
o'clock.
They left about five
Gave my letters to Bro. Van Duzee, for Rogers, Ives,
Lafon 3 Conde.
Returned home to read, or heard read the Gazette which
contained several pieces hostile to Mr. B. of last week.
this had a sweet
season of perusing the word 5 of prayer.
After
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May I not only read 3 pray but live--While I have been writing
the foregoing J. has been conversing with Kekualoa about doing
good--she has just gone.
It is now dark
I must stop.
Lord's day July 2.
Last evening soon after penning the above I went over
to Bro Castle's room 3 J. accompanied me.
Only six of us present.
Bro. Chamberlain gave us a little of his experience-This morning arose about 5 o'clock § had my usual
season of prayer in the bathing house which was very sweet.
Breakfast § prayers did not come on until after 7 o'clock.
Soon
as these were over the bell rang for Sabbath school 3 I went.
Said nothing, nor understood any thing.
Went to the native
church § heard bro. Bingham preach from Galatia 3.26.
"No ka
mea, he poe keiki oukou a pau na ke Akua ma no manario ia Kristo
Jesu."
He preached plainly for others but to me it was "Aole
Maopopo".
After went 3 heard Mr. Diel in English from Rom. 8.34.
"Who is he that condemneth?
It is Christ that died yea rather,
that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also
maketh intercession for us".
By the time I had returned I was much fatigued.
not go to the Sabbath school in the afternoon.
Did
J. 3 myself read
together Solomon's Songs, 3 also prayed together.
We then went
again to the native church Mr. Bingham preach from 2 Koimeto
6.16-18.
na kii?
"Pehea hoi e ka liki ai ka luakini o ke Akua me ko
noka mea, o oukou ka luakini o ke Akua oia; e like
me ka ke Akua i olelo mai ai, E noho pu auanei au me lakou, a
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owau au a nei ko lakou Akua, a o lakou hoi au a
nei kou poe kanaka.
Nolailu, ke i mai la ka Haku, E hele mai oukou mai loko
mai o lakou, i kaauale oukou; mai hoopa a ku hoi i ka mea hau
mia, a e hookipa mai au ia oukou,
A e lilo no au i Makua no oukou a e lilo mai hoi oukou
i poe keiki kane ai poe kai kamahine na'u wahi a ka Kahu nuana".
Mr. B was quite slow this afternoon § acted some as if he had
not studied his sermon.
After the service several children were baptized-This evening the Chapel church celebrate the Lord's supper.
Should I not be too tired I shall go.
The Lord prepare me for
those exercises.
Monday July 3.
Attended those exercises last evening 3 enjoyed them very
much.
J. accompanied me, 3 enjoyed them also.
preached a short sermon from Cor. 11.26.
of me".
Bro. Tinker
"This do in remembrance
Bro. Diel asked the blessing at the breaking of bread
3 Bro. Smith at the distribution of the cup.
While the wine
was being handed round bro. S. made some remarks to the im
penitent.
Mr. T. who sat behind me appeared to feel some I
thought--I handed him the hymn book § pointed out this verse,
"0 that all the blind but knew him
And would be advised by me
Surely they would hasten to him
He would cause them all to see."
This morning arose much refreshed from my night's rest § had
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a sweet season in the bathing house, pleading for a world's
conversion.
After breakfast 3 prayers, went down to call on
Mr. Titcomb.
Saw him § was introduced to a Mr. Rich who is
cultivating silk worms on Kauai.
He returns the latter part
of this week 5 has promised to take letters to Bro. Johnson,
or others.
About ten o'clock bro. McD. went in company with
Dr. Judd 5 his family to Ewa, expecting to proceed to Waialua
to morrow.
Dr. Judd expects to be gone six, or eight weeks.
Bro. McD. returns Wednesday or Thursday.
erred in leaving his wife.
Most of us think he
My school to-day has been as usual.
J. visited Mrs. Smith this afternoon § went there after school
§ took supper.
We returned about sun set 5 soon Kapiolani of
Hawaii called upon us a few minutes.
§ is called a mother in Israel.
we had our seasons of prayer.
Six prayers were made.
before his death.
She is an excellent chief
Before going to the meeting
Bro. Smith conducted the meeting.
Bro. Diel read a letter written just
It was very interesting.
Sixteen of us were
present--To me it was an interesting meeting.
us many such in these far distant isles- -
The Lord grant
The weather is warm
but it suits me very well--
Tuesday July 4.
This has been the 6lst anniversary of American independance § the foreigners have obesrved it in these distant
Isles.
But how can one whose heart throbs with benevolence,
especially for the oppressed, boast of american freedom when
so many slaves are held in bondage 3 it is allowed in the very
seat of government.
Rather than rejoice we ought to weep for
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to the God of vengance to turn from
the fierceness of his anger which threatens to destroy the land
of our fathers.
This morning before school I called on bro. Chamberlain
about a house, I got but little, or no information.
While con
versing upon the subject Mr. Brinsmade came in to make some
enquiries about the former catholics.
as usual.
School to day has been
Read but little native to day.
out with J.
Bro. Castle has called upon me to go to bro. Diel's
to a prayer meeting.
I did not go--wished to read a proof sheet
handed in to me to-day § to write-to send home.
This evening walked
J. has commenced a journal
I hope to commence one myself ere long.
Bro.
Castle spoke this evening of Sister C. his wife being almost
sick waiting upon Sister Bliss § her child--
Thursday July 6.
Yesterday noon completed the proof sheet handed to
us the day before.
After school yesterday afternoon went to
see bro. Chamberlain about a place to live.
will build for us.
He thinks they
If so we shall have to content ourselves
where we are some time.
0 Lord give us a submissive spirit.
We feel as if we were intruders 3 it is unpleasant.
However,
they (bro. D. § his wife) appear very kind to us--When I returned
found Kinau § her husband Kekuanoa.
They were quite familiar.
I could not not (!) talk to them however.
out D. Kaniau § his wife called.
When meeting was
Soon Mr. Brinsmade came §
he with the governor § Kinau staid to supper.
was here to dinner.
At noon bro. Emerson
He 3 bro. McD. arrived just before.
bro. B. I received a line from bro. Locke.
By
At dinner Sister
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McD. sat with us, which was the first time she had been down
stairs since she was confined.
She now comes to every meal.
In the evening there was a prayer meeting at bro. C.
Mr. Bingham conducted it 3 read an obituary notice of Mr. Edwin
Stevens of China.
This morning immediately after breakfast as usual went
to work at the language.
Studied until school time.
bro. Hall § Tinker were here to dinner.
At noon
Their families have
gone into the valleys back about five miles.
Bro. T. said some
thing to us about building there § giving up his house here to
us--After this commenced a letter to bro. Johnson 3 since
school have finished it.
Purpose to send it by Mr. Peck.
for the first time I have pepehu one of my haumana.
To-day
Yesterday
was the seventh anniversary day of my conversion or about that
day I thought I experienced a change.
Today we have been re
membered in the prayers of our reinforcement.
vain.
May it not be
This evening I purpose to attend Mr. Brinsmade's exposition
of the parables.
It is dark § I must stop.
Friday July 7
Another week's labor in school is completed.
But
what have I done to elevate the character of this people.
little as yet of their language have I obtained.
How
How little
do I feel interested in them from the fact that I am not able
to converse with them and thus get my soul inlisted in their
welfare both for time 3 for eternity.
Lord I pray that that (!)
thou wouldst give the language not the gift of tongues, but
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a disposition to converse more, § acquire their mode of expression
§ thought, 5 may I speedily be prepared to preach, talk § pray
with the natives.
Last evening J. § myself went to the chapel
to hear Mr. Brinsmade.
His subject was a certain king having
talents with his people § going into a far country.
Some things
he said I thought were much ought of the way--However the Lord
grant his blessing upon his labors.
This morning before break
fast went down to Ladd ofc. store to take a letter for Mr. Peck
to take to bro. Johnson on Kauai.
After breakfast exercised a
little by making a handle to bro. Dimon's hammer.
school but felt very faint all the forenoon.
little or nothing.
Went to
At noon accomplished
Cut bro. Bliss's hair.
This afternoon was forced to punish some of my scholars.
Bro. Smith goes to morrow to Ewa for the purpose of preaching
there on the Sabbath.
We have no sabbath school.
This evening
J. ^ myself have commenced to read the testament through in
native tongue.
For twenty four hours back I have [felt] very bad about
staying at bro. D's but as it cannot be helped I will submit to
still trouble them.
Help them to bear with patience our staying
with them some longer, or until we get a habitation for ourselves.
Am now going out with J.
Saturday July 8.
In our visits last evening called on our assistant
teacher Kaiu.
When we returned I commenced a letter to bro.
Munn, but bro. Castle calling on us I did not write any more.
Bro. Castle appears to be taking a very bold stand in almost
every [thing]--Glad to see it--
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Today we have had no school--soon after breakfast I visited
the Depository 3 got 2 quires paper 3 2 doz. steel pens-After this I read to J. in the Christian library on the Improve
ment of mankind (?) by T. Dick.
About noon pumped some water
for bathing 3 immediately after dinner bathed 3 shaved § made
preparation for the Sabbath.
Spent some time in reading the
same as in the forenoon, § also in reading in the Hawaiian Testa
ment .
Since supper we have been out to visit again.
This the morning when we first got up heard a gun §
soon after looking discovered a vessel coming.
I immediately
concluded it was a man of war, 3 it has since proved to be the
sloop of war Sulphur an English flagg on an exploring tour.
She came from St. Abas 3 has brought papers from England as
late as Mar. 6th 3 four the United States still later.
has 28 guns, 3 is now at anchor-our down town affair probably-eigners rejoice much.
She
She will do something about
Her arrival has made the for
To day Mr. Bachelot has come out in the
Gazette--Next week Mr. Brinsmade comes out again.
The Lord
give him wisdom, 3 will he take the ruins of government into
his own hands.
Let not the mind of the commander of this fleet
of 120 men be swayed by Mr. Charlton with whom he appears to be
very intimate---Bro. Smith has gone this afternoon to Ewa to preach
to morrow.
The Lord grant him much of his spirit--Prepare us
all for the duties of to morrow § accompany thine own truth
by thine own comnipotent spirit.
fatigued.
This evening I feel much
The Lord strengthen me in body § in soul--
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1837
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Have been much interested to day in reading what I recorded a
year ago to-day, of a visit to D. from Wilton, § from D. to
New Milford, Woodbury 3 Middlebury.
The latter places I visited
with father whom I shall never more behold in this tabernacle
of clay.
Grant 0 Lord that I may meet all my friends in thy
kingdom.
183? July 10.
The
minds of our brethren § sisters are much excited
about the proceedings of things down town.
This morning about
10 o'clock a french man of war, of 58 guns anchored outside the
harbor.
Yesterday the English came into the inner.
This morn
ing soon after breakfast bro. Bingham was sent for by the chiefs
to interpret for them as they were to have an interview with
the Officers of the English man of war--
They had not been
together long before the french officers came also.
rumors are in circulation.
Various
The Clementine has rasied an english
flagg, but the Jesuists are still on board, and the chiefs are
determined to fire upon them if they attempt to put them on shoreWhat the result will be the Lord only knows.
The chiefs are
determined while they do rule to have the supreme control-Mr. Bingham has been all day without any thing to eat--£j this even
ing has three letters to translate.
The[y] threatened to blockade
the harbor, but since then a vessel has gone out § now one is
coming in, but she has run aground 3 is now fast but a little
ways from land-The Lord order all things in mercy for us this nation § all con
cerned--
Make enemies friends, § sinners, saints.
Yesterday
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I enjoyed myself very well.
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We had no Sabbath school.
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In the
morning bro. Bingham made a few remarks § read two letters from
the Mission among the Indians of the rocky mountains--Some of
them he translated into hawaiian for the congregation.
After
this went to the chapel § heard bro. Andrews preach a very solemn
sermon from Eccl. 8.11 Because sentence §c.
In the afternoon
he preached in the native church from John 15.16.
with sore eyes
3 did not go out in the evening.
been able to read to-day.
Was troubled
Have scarcely
This evening have had another proof
sheet handed to us to examine.
This evening there is to be
a monthly concert of prayer for sabbath schools.
Tuesday July 11.
Last evening after writing the foregoing J. § myself
walked down to the sea side to see the schooner that had got
aground.
While we were there the Clementine went out.
reported that she has gone for the king.
a few moments at bro. Andrews's.
Lahainaluna.
go with them.
It is
On our return called
They are anxious to get to
When they go it is probable that bro. McD. will
J. returned home § I proceeded to bro. Chamber
lain's to the meeting.
There were only bro. Chamberlain § bro.
Castle with their wives, bro. Andrews, Bliss, Dimond § myself.
Bro. A. conducted the meeting---Heard last night that the Catholics were placed upon shore.
Mr. Charlton defended them with his sword---To day it has been very still.
was gotten off
brought into the harbor.
the English man of war.
This morning that vessel
She was a tender of
The french man of war proves to be a
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58 gun ship, draws 24 feet water, § about 2000 tons burden-She is not able to get into the inner harbor-- This evening we
have been out to supper to bro. Chamberlain’s.
Today besides
getting out our lessons we have read proofs of the testament.
Thursday July 13
Yesterday morning before going to school J. 3 myself
walked out a little distance 3 called on a chief who presented
us with ka ipuala (a musk melon) which we eat by the way---At noon I studied some, § we read proof sheet--after supper took
my bedstead which bro. Gulick made use of when here, 3 carried
it to bro. Chamberlain's --In the evening attended the meeting
at bro. Chamberlain's which was conducted by bro. Brinsmade who
made some remarks from John 16th.
He remarked that it was very
apparent to him that all this opposition against the government
was on account of the missionaries.
After meeting a native
came in from Waialua who brought several letters from the
brethren § sisters there.
One for myself from bro. Locke which
I answered this morning by the same man, also sent one to bro.
Judd.
This morning not feeling much like studying § seeing
bro. Smith going by in a wagon I went out § rode down with
him to his buildings.
He is going to have a very pleasant place
for his house § for his Halekula.
them finely.
He is getting along with
By the time we returned it was school time.
Learned from him that two of the British sailors went up to
punch bowl hill 3 pluged up two cannon placed there § that they
were caught § confined.
The king has not yet come from Maui
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but is expected daily.
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My school to day has [been] very pleasant.
J. ^ myself went out to day a short time after school-- This
evening bro. Brinsmade lectures but I shall remain at home to
read proofs.
Saturday July 15.
Thursday completed reading another proof--Next morning
a small schooner came in 3 I went down to see if we had any letters.
Learned that bro. Brinsmade did not lecture the evening before
on account of being afflicted with rheumatism.
was from the coast but from Maui last.
The schooner
Brought intelligence that
the king had waited to send for Gov. Adams at Kailua 5 bring
him with.
morning.
Last evening the Clementine returned--^ came in this
Last evening a few of the sisters had a prayer meeting
here, we also had a call from Capt. Peck 5 bro. Castle--Yesterday
Mr. Smith gave out Ke Kumu Kamilii.
This morning I worked at
the bench all the forenoon § at pumping
fatigued.
This afternoon have read §c.
sea shore before supper.
became exceedingly
Walked down upon the
This afternoon the Brig Victoria has
come in from Maui, 3 I have just received a note from bro. Lafon.
It contains a Manao hou.
That if certain things take place in
7 or 8 years, 3 we ought to expect it, it may be our duty to
go to some other field.
Lord grant me 5 others faith to ac
complish as much as he has laid out 3 even more--Prepare me for
the sabbath.
Sunday July 16
This has been a sweet day to my soul--a foretaste of
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the rest that remaineth for the people of God.
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Last evening
we had an interesting prayer meeting at bro. Castle conducted
by bro. McD.
His prayers were made by bro. Chamberlain bro.
Castle, Dimond, McD. 3 myself.
This morning I arose about five o'clock much fatigued
from same dreams that I had during the night.
However I had my
usual season of prayer before breakfast, 3 led at the family
altar after breakfast.
bath school 5 I went.
the boys strait.
Soon after this the bell rang for Sab
Did nothing there but assist in keeping
Could understand nothing comparatively.
In
the morning bro. Andrews preached in the native church from
Joba 20.6.
"Ke laua kila a na o ke poe hewa, pokole ia, a
ka lealea o ke Hookama ni ke kekona wale."
The sermon was very
short for he had engaged to preach at the Chapel, bro. Diel being
sick.
After this service we went down to the Chapel 3 took bro.
B.'s children with us.
Bro. A. preached from Prov. 15.3.
"The
eyes of the Lord are in every place beholding the evil 3 the good
Proved that God was every where 1st because he upheld all things,
2nd Governed all things 3 3rd Would judge the lower.
II.
The objects of his omniscience--bad 3 evil doings.
This was evident 1st From the love that he manifested for holi
ness, 2nd his hatred towards sin, 3rd The rewards he had promised
to the righteous § 4th the threatening against the doers of
evil.
He was solemn 3 his preaching I trust was profitable.
May I keep in mind that God sees me 3 act accordingly....
After returning 3 dinner, J. 3 myself had a season
of prayer in the bathing house.
again where I saw Sisters Smith.
At 2 o'clock I went to S.S.
At 4 o'clock Mr. Bingham preach
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from 2 cor. 4.6-10.
July
16,
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particularly the "pauku, "Ia ma kou no keia
uaiuai iloko o na ipu lepo, i ikea ka mana nui, no ke Akua ia
aole no makou".
I understood more of the sermon than in all
the native preaching I have heard since I have been here.
Soon after this service we had supper 5 after supper
J. 3 myself sung a considerable § read some-This evening we do not go out.
is past.
Thus another Sabbath
0 may its affects follow me through the week.
0 to
increase in love for the souls of this people § in holiness day
by day, week by week, month by month, § year by year.
Monday July 17.
Have just read a letter from bro. Bailey.
to have his soul interested in this people.
He appears
0 that mine were!
0 Lord why am I so indifferent to the welfare of souls of these
dying heathen.
It may be that I do not get this language any
faster because I care nothing about them.
God knows.
0 Lord
reach me 5 make me a laborer indeed among these heathen souls-Realize to me the shortness of time, the certainty of death 5
of Judgment also-This morning Kinau sent word to Mr. Bingham that the king had
written to her that he stood on the same firm rock with herself.
All the chiefs are expecting to visit Honolulu at this critical
period.
A vessel has gone round the Island for food which prevents
bro. Andrews 3 McDonald from going to Lahaina.
School to-day
has been as usual--made some attempt to write the language.
This
evening a prayer meeting at bro. Smith's to pray for the schools
of the S .I.
Will the Lord meet with us by his spirit.
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Tuesday July 18
Have just returned from a short visit to Mr. Diel's.
Did not go until after school--bro.
Diamond were there also.
§ sister McD. 3 bro. § sister
Heard that a party § ball was at Mr.
Dudoit's last night 3 Mrs. Little 3 Swain professors of religion
attended.
0 how greatly will it wound the cause of the Redeemer-
0 how often do I wound him myself § then he is wounded in the
house of his friends.
Before we returned we went to see bro. Smith situation.
Last evening attended the monthly prayer meeting for the schools
on the Islands at bro. Smith's.
Bro. Andrews led the meeting
§ made some very sensible remarks.
Said we ought to endeavor
to cultivate a conscience in our pupils § to let all our instruc
tions have a moral bearing.
no good.
Without it learning would do them
He also said that to tell them they ought to love §
obey God because God made them was not the thing because they
were not sure of a thing because they made it.
But to tell them
how God took care of them, fed § clothed them this would make
some impression.
think.
He said, by all means, try to get them to
Returning home we saw quite a bright rainbow made from
the refraction of the rays of the moon.
It was something I had
never seen before.
Today my school has been as usual--made some prepar
ations for "Hoiki" to morrow forenoon.
the week.
No school the rest of
At noon had another letter from bro. Locke § J. one
from Sister Emerson.
Sister E. has 14 in her family; § daily
expects another---I found to-day that I could catch now 3 then a word of native
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from Mr. Smith § others.
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1837
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I would bless the Lord for these feeble
indications that the language is attainable by me, yes even by
me dull as I am to learn any thing of it.
0 to be able to preach
Christ to them.
Wednesday July 19
This morning immediately after breakfast began § made
preparations for Hoiki.
About 9 1/2 o'clock the children were
together § we commenced hearing them read §c. each his or her
own class 5 continued doing so about two hours when we were dis
missed § several other schools came § were examined.
It was
quite pleasant--225 hamana under us six Kumu--Have visited the
valley to day or this afternoon, but the bell has rung § I must
go to meeting.
Thursday July 20
Attended the meeting last evening which was conducted
by bro. Smith.
He read the 37th psalm § made a few remarks.
Yesterday morning about 9 o'clock bro. McD. § wife
went to the valley back of Punihou, § bro. Smith's native drove
back the horse, 3 after dinner J. 3 myself took the horse 3 went
out to them 3 spent most of the afternoon.
We found them in a
doby house put up by the mission in the large yard, laid out
3 almost fenced with a large wall of lava, for a boarding school.
Most of the stones were drawn there for the school house.
Quite
a wide tract extending down to the sea was given to Mr. B. §
now is considered as belonging to the Mission, by Kamahamaha.
Bro. B. has a house there 3 men who cultivate Kalo for him.
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There is a large spring there which furnishes water sufficient
to water it if kalo should cover it.
would grow there very well.
and 40 rods in width.
Without the spring things
This tract is about a mile in length
It looks like a beautiful situation.
We went back into the valley about a mile.
We were accompanied
by bro. McD.'s native (Eleele) 5 two native boys--The valley
is called Manoa.
We left our wives with the stuff
pali which was covered with lava § high grass.
went up the
In some places
it was almost perpendicular, averaging an angle of 45 degrees
or less.
We went most of tie way by clinging to the grass.
If
we had lost our balance there would have been great danger of
going to the bottom.
But the same hand that always has sustained
us, did the same there.
not the highest.
We arrived at one of the summits but
I-twas all of 500 feet perhaps 800 or 1000.
The prospect was great.
We were nearly half an hour ascending.
Coming down was almost as fatiguing as going up, but not so long
a time.
We descended in one of the water gutters which was dry.
It was mostly lava decomposing § had much the appearance of sand.
It filled our shoes.
much fatigued.
When we had reached the bottom we were
After sitting a short time 5 eating some green
Ko ("Sugar cane") we harnessed our horse 5 started for home.
As it was a little descending we rode, four of us, most of the
way.
The natives walked.
Soon after we reached home bro. §
sister Dimond went out to Mr. Johnstone's to supper § after chang
ing our apparel eat supper by ourselves which we enjoyed very much
after our fatigue.
I spoiled it for myself by
eating too much.
This morning soon after breakfast J. § myself went over to bro.
Chamberlain's 3 got some cambric to cover an umbrella.
I went
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into the work shop to work at my wash stand that I had commenced.
I worked most of the forenoon § she staid § made a visit to the
two Sisters' Smith.
She nearly completed the umbrella but it
[was] to large § had to be done over again.
During the forenoon
the King arrived in his man of war § several small vessels from
Maui.
Bro. Bishop came down in one of them § brought a letter
to me from bro. Conde 3 Ives each of them.
As bro. B. thought
some of going home to Ewa in a canoe J. was anxious that we
should accompany him home.
He took dinner with us here at bro.
Dimond's § after dinner concluded he would get a horse here §
go home on horse back, and as he would have to send a canoe for
his things to morrow he said we could go in that-is now to do thus.
Our calculation
At 2 o'clock we received notice that there
would be a prayer meeting at bro. Bingham's to pray especially
for this nation--
There were but a few of us here to meet but
we met 3 had four prayers.
The rest of the afternoon J. 3 myself
were both occupied in completing our umbrella.
At supper we
were alone, bro. D. § wife § bro. McD. § wife having gone to
bro. Smith's to supper.
This evening J. 5 myself had our season of prayer
together.
Since then I have been writing the above.
Tomorrow there will probably be some intercourse between
the Officers of the man of war § the king.
Great efforts will
be made without doubt to get him to drink but, bro. Baldwin wrote
bro. Bingham that he told him he should not drink.
he will undoubtedly lose his kingdom.
chiefs wisdom.
If he should,
The Lord give him 3 his
Should I not go to Ewa I should like to witness
the transactions of the morrow as David's brother said of him
I should like to go down to see the battle.
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Friday July 21
This morning soon after breakfast I went § worked a
while at my stand.
I then returned home 3 after mending one
of bro. Diamond's trough's that I broke last Saturday.
I com
menced a letter to bro. Munn § wrote three pages which took me
about 3 hours.
While I was writing about 11 o'clock bro. Bingham
3 Chamberlain came along § called for bro. McDonald, on their
way to see the king § the officers of the man of war 3 the consuls
After completing my letter to bro. M. § bathing I examined a
proof sheet before supper.
Bro. Andrews' wife 3 her children have spent the
afternoon here § bro. Andrews came to supper having acted as
interpreter for the chiefs §c.
The king still insists that the catholics shall go
in the vessel that they came in, or in another immediately §
that they shall not remain-They (the consuls) would not allow Mr. Bingham to
interpret.
He was there but they insulted him § charged him
with all this affair § it was with difficulty they could keep
their hands off of him-sent for bro. A.
While we were at supper, the king
Bro. B. § C. returned together while we were
at supper--They adjourned their interview until to morrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
After supper withdrew from the company to
read the bible 3 to pray § was blest in so doing.
Am now going
out to call on Mrs. Ladd.
Monday July 24.
Did not go to Mrs. Ladd's as I expected.
Called a
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few moments on Mr. Bingham 3 then went to singing school.
Saturday morning we were informed that a canoe had come to take
us to Ewa.
We immediately began to make preparations 5 were
ready to go about 10 o'clock.
We went to the canoe but were
obliged to wait at Mr. Ladd's store until after 12 o'clock.
While we were there we understood from Mr. Conklin that Mrs.
Swain wished to go § sent word that she could go with us.
accepted the opportunity 3 was soon at the store.
She
We embarked
on board a canoe owned by Mr. Bishop 3 managed by four kanakas
about 12 o'clock 5 arrived at bro. Bishop between 4 5 5 o'clock.
The tide not being high we had to go outside the reef.
somewhat timerous in the broad sea in a little canoe.
I felt
However
a voyage was safe, 5 pleasant, 3 attended with but little fatigue.
We found bro. B. 3 his wife well, 3 pleased to see us.
Saturday
evening bro. B. had a meeting in his study for the examination
of candidates for admission to his church.
Some gave very satis
factory evidence that they had passed from death unto life-especially quite an old man, who was wicked in the extreme.
Was used to poisoning people 3 praying them to death 5 almost
everything that could be thought of.
Bro. B.'s study is quite
a good sized room 3 is separate from his house.
Attached to
his study is a spare room with a bed which was occupied by
myself 5 Mrs. C.
The room equals in size his study.
is one story, 3 built of doubies.
It has four rooms.
His house
The first
which was occupied as a sitting room while we were there, is
the study of Sereno 5 Henry Swain 3 also their lodging room.
This is on the south end of the house.
as a bed-room by Mr. 3 Mrs. B.
The next room is occupied
The next is the sitting room
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but had just been painted § was not used.
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The next was the
dining room § the room where Mrs. B. receives the natives.
The three former rooms with the yard was tabued to the natives.
On beyond this fourth room was quite a long kitchen.
The whole
of the house is built on a bank but a little distance from the
river.
The river is part fresh 3 part salt water, § runs by
the east side of the house.
The church is built on the West
side about 40 rods from the dwelling house 3 is on a hill at
least 60 feet high.
It is built of dobies § has a thatched roof
About 100 feet long 3 40 wide.
It has five large windows on
each side, § two doors which are but a little way from the West
end § in which the pulpit is placed.
There are two windows
on each side of the pulpit, § in the other end there are doors
immediately opposite to them.
way.
A doby schoolhouse is now under
This station was first taken by bro. Smith.
been there only one year--
Bro. B. has
It is a delightful situation as is
almost entirely surrounded with vegitation.
It is considerable
cooler than this station 3 the natives are pleasant.
The
church has only 35 members, about 20 are about to join.
Saturday evening Mrs. S. § Mrs. C. § myself went into
his examination meeting.
than usual.
I thought I could understand more
Sabbath morning after a sweet night's rest I rose
betimes § had a season of prayer with J. 3 another by myself
before breakfast.
After breakfast led at the family altar.
Services were to commence at 9 o'c. 3 before that Sister B. had
a sabbath school of children.
Just before it closed I made a
few remarks which were interpreted by bro. B.
We all proceeded
from there to the church where bro. B. preached to 1000 hearers
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from Is. 55.6. "E imi oukou ia Iehova oi ai oia ma kahi e lowai.
E hea aku ia ia, oiai oia ma kaki kokoki ."
Most of his hearers
sat on the mats which were spread on floor made of dobies.
were remarkably still 3 attentive.
They
After service they assembled
in groups of from four to eight each 3 repeated the verses they
had learned during the week to native teachers § then bro. B.
questioned them.
All this was over § we returned to the house
about 11 o'c.
There was no more service until 3 o'clock.
During
this time I took Sereno § Henry S. into my room 3 conversed with
them about their souls § prayed with them.
They appeared to feel very solemn....
In the afternoon bro. B. preached Oihana 17.30 "aka,
i keia manawa, ke kauoha mai pei a kanaka a pau ma no wahi a pau
loa, e mihi."
I understood but little of either of his sermons.
I could get hold of many words but very few sentences.
After
supper bro. B. requested me to lead a little meeting among ourselves.
He made a prayer 3 I made some remarks 3 applied them to the
boys from Job. 28.12-28.
§ I closed with a prayer.
We then sung "come anxious sinners"
I enjoyed it myself much.
In the
evening bro. B. had a bible class at the church 3 I attended it
with.
There were about 40 present.
translated.
They used Union Questions
They appeared interested in the study of the scrip
tures --Returned home much fatigued 3 retired § had a good
night's rest.
Arose about 5 o'c. this morning 3 bro. B. told
us that the canoe could not go this morning 3 we should have to
go on horses if Mrs. Swain would wait until the canoe came down
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on Wednesday.
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We could not settle it until 6 o'clock for Mrs.
S. did not get up.
Soon after breakfast the horses were ready
§ Mrs. C. § myself started for Honolulu about 8 o'clock.
We
were attended by two natives to take back the horses in case
bro. McD. § his wife did not return on them.
about noon.
the sea.
We reach here
Had some difficulty in coming through the arm of
Thought once J. would certainly fall off, the water
being 3 or 3 1/2 feet deep.
from falling.
But God mercifully sustained her
When we arrived we learned that bro. McD. had
been bleeding that he bled on Saturday § was scarcely able to
set up 3 of course could not go to Ewa.
After eating some din
ner § the two natives some likewise, § writing a short note to
bro. B. they returned with the horses.
writing the above
Since then I have been
3 now the bell rings for supper § the English
man of war is just leaving Honolulu.
Bro. Diel goes to Kauai this afternoon § I took a
letter to Mr. Ladd's store for him to take to Mrs. Gulick.
Bro. Smith has given us a call 3 tells us that the Capt. of the
man of war has been getting his eyes open § says the consul
must answer for his doings here.
Sun-set
This evening Mr. 3 Mrs. Hall were here to supper.
This afternoon I have added something to Bro. Munn's letter.
While I am writing now the British man of war is disappearing
at the South West § the French man of war is just unfurling
her sails.
Bless the Lord that ere they leave they have, in some
measure, at least, become acquainted with the character of those
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by whom they have been influenced while they have harbored in
this port.
Wednesday July 26.
Monday evening there was no meeting to pray for the
slaves of America.
Soon after writing the above J. returned
accompanied by Sister Marcia Smith who spent the remainder of
the evening with us.
Retired exceedingly fatigued.
Yesterday our school commenced again.
Most of my
scholars were present § appeared pleased to see me § to have
the school commence.
Made a book to keep an account of their
presence § absence § of those who recite in the "Ai o ka La"-3 told my scholars that those who got a credit mark for presence
every day should have this read at the next Hoike 5 those also
who got their verse every day--It seemed to have a very good
effect-Yesterday afternoon the things we left at Ewa were
brought to us by the same native that took us up on Saturday.
Last evening Dr. Rooke was here to tea with his wife who is
a half native--the daughter of a Mr. Young who married a chief
§ lived on these Islands some time.
Mr. Young was thought much
of § was much concerned, it is thought in the banishing of Idols
from these lands-- Dr. R. § wife spent the evening.
to be a very pleasant man.
He appears
His wife did not converse english
at all § we said but little to her.
She appeared very well---
To day all my girls were present, 20 in number.
To morrow they are to write.
Since school I have been
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making preparations therefor--This afternoon bro. Tinker 5 family
were here.
While at supper Capt. Little 3 wife called.
The bell
has rung for a prayer meeting this evening 3 I must stop.
Friday July 28
Wednesday evening after writing the foregoing went
to bro. Chamberlain's §
bro. Smith read to us
Mr. Finney's
sermon from these words, "He that doubts is damned if he eats
because he eateth not of faith"--Was much interested in the
sermon.
Had read it before.
before retiring.
Slept much better for it.
commenced writing.
attempted.
After came home we both bathed
Yesterday our girls
Some of them were hewahewa.
To day the boys
They did better--Yesterday afternoon had many more
scholars than usual.
Feel much encouraged in my school from
what I have experienced this week.
0 for the language.
I
think when I get the language I shall take great satisfaction
in teaching 3 endeavoring to train up these children for use
fulness 3 happiness.
0 for wisdom from above.
After school
yesterday J. 3 myself went to bro. Hall's to supper.
§ wife were there also.
Bro. McD.
After supper we called on bro. Smith
who had been so afflicted with the cholic as to leave school in
the morning 3 to not attend in the afternoon.
He was better.
While we were there bro. Chamberlain brought in some letters from
Waialua.
Among them was one for myself from bro. L.
Returned
home 3 completed making some writing books for my Kaumana kane.
Retired much fatigued.
This morning did not [rise] quite as
early as usual--However, had time for my reading 5 prayer before
breakfast.
After breakfast § prayers set some copies 5c. 5 took
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a very little exercise before school.
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At school this morning
turned off four of my most backward scholars into Kaio's class.
The rest 15 in number write except a young chief Pauahi ("kona
inoa")--
At noon read proof sheet § this evening completed it.
After school this after noon went into Mr. Bingham's study to see
a solar microscope which was said to magnify 200,000.
The shadow
of ke uku poo at the distance of 12 or 15 feet appeared as large
as a man.
A hair somewhat thicker than my thumb, a flea § several
things were exhibited.
sight.
Many of the natives came in to see the
"i mahalo loa lakou".
After supper J. 5 myself spent
about an hour visiting among the natives.
With this I am much
pleased.
The natives are always much pleased to see us.
While I am writing J. is fixing her writing books
no la noa.
Saturday July 29
Soon after writing the foregoing I took another bath
just before retiring.
This morning went over a few minutes to the native
prayer meeting before breakfast.
§ soon returned.
the shop.
Could not understand any thing
Immediately after breakfast I went to work at
I had not worked long before bro. Bliss came to me
bringing me four letters 2 to for J 5 2 for myself.
While we
were at breakast the Schooner Peru came in bringing our letters
5 4 Methodist missionaries with 3 children.
for the Oregon territory.
They are bound
They sailed Jan. 23 from Boston.
Stopped several times on their way.
They also brought a general
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letter from the Board.
not hear it.
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It was read in the forenoon but I did
When I had received my letters I hastened home
§ very soon their contents were made known to u s .
J read
first a letter from her mother dated 30 Dec.'36.
I then read
one from her bro. Charles to myself, 29
I then read
one from bro. Wilcox of the 26 Dec.
'36--
"
It made me weep tears
of joy at hearing the favorable impression made by J. at North
G. ^ elsewhere.
Altho it was 7 months since it was penned it
was as pleasing (?) to me
as were also all our epistles--
After this J. read one from Miss Rosetta Rod of Sunderland
who is expecting to go this fall on a Mission.
This was dated
Jan. 10, '37--After we had perused the letters, I returned to
my work, § worked until noon.
After dinner went at it again.
At about 2 o'clock I was called to attend a prayer meeting at
bro. Bingham's at the arrival of our Methodist fellow missionaries.
Sung the foreign missionary humn 5 then had two prayers one by
bro. Andrews followed by one of those arriving Mr. Lesley--after
this sung again.
Mr. L. has a wife § three children, all
daughters, aged 10, 8 5 5.
The other two are a Mr. Perkins
quite a young man who is expecting to be married to a Miss
Johnson who left here for Oregon in April, 5 a Miss Smith.
All
but the last were here to supper § they stay over the sabbath
at bro. Tinker's.
Went to work after the prayer meeting 3 completed
putting my wash stand together § also one of my chairs (?).
Came home 5 as soon as I could shave §c § prepare for the sabbath,
it was supper time.
Since supper have had my season of prayer
5c 5 have written the above.
meeting at bro. Castle's.
It is almost time for our prayer
0 Lord meet with us.
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55
And, thus another week of my very short life is closed--but
as yet they are pleasant.
not been spent in vain.
May they always be so because they have
Prepare me for the sabbath 5 imbue me
with a double portion of thy spirit.
0 God save the children
under our care--
Lord's day July 30.
Last evening attended the prayer meeting which was
at bro. Chamberlain's.
Bro. Bliss conducted it.
was present 5 made a few remarks.
Mr. Lesley
Did not expect to see 5 enjoy
such opportunities here when he left America--This morning I
felt very stiff in body from my violent exercise yesterday 5 I
have felt sore all day.
We had scarcely completed our breakfast 5 prayers this
before the bell rang for Sabbath school.
Notwithstanding my
stiffness 5 soreness I went 5 was glad I did for I was able
to hear the boys recite their verses.
Attended church 5 heard
bro. Bingham preach from Is. 57:14.15.
Olelo iho la ia, E hookiekie i ke ala, e hookie
kie i ke ala,
E hoomakaukau i ke kuamoo,
E kaikai aku i na mea e kina'i mai ka
ala a ku o ko'u poe kanaka.
No ke mea penei ka olelo ana mai aka Mea i hapaiia,
Ka Mea i hooki ekieia hoi, a Noho ana ma ke no pau ole
0 hemolele kona inoa;
E noho no au makahi kiekie, a hemolele hoi,
A me ka mea i mihi, a haahaa hoi ka uhane,
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30,
1837
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56
E hoomaha i ka uhane o ka mea haahaa,
A i hoomaha hoi i ka naau o ka poe miki."
After this we went to the chapel 5 heard Mr. Lesley from 1 Tim.
1.15.
"This is a faithful saying 5c,".
He preached very well.
He appears to be a very good man 3 has but few of the peculiar
ities of a methodist.
We returned from this service much fatigued
5 after eating some dinner I lay down until time for Sabbath
school (2 o'clock) when we both went 5 rendered bro. S. some
little assistance.
Mr. Perkins was there.
This afternoon bro. Tinker preached a native temperance
sermon.
The king was present 5 was much affected by it.
Bro. T.
at the close besought him personally to abandon spirits from the
Islands.
0 that God would follow it with his blessing.
Bro. T.'s
text was in Isaia 28.1.
"Au we ka lei alii hookiekie, no mea ona a Eperaima,
Ka pua mae wale a kona noni maikai!
Ka poe make poo o na kahawai momona,
Ka poi i ona i ka waina."
After service Kinau 5 several of the chiefs went into the next
yard (Auhia's) to us to sit down 5 her husband came for a glass
of soda water for Kinau 5 I took it over.
read a little 5 written the above.
5 shall soon retire.
Since supper have
I am exceedingly exhausted
Soon I must lay upon the bed of death.
0 let me ever keep this in view 5 work with my might while I
can.
Monday July 31.
When I awoke this morning I felt quite unwell but after
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getting up 5 stirring some I felt much better.
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57
During the night
I was scared with dreams 5 terrified with visions, so that I did
not rest as much as usual altho' I retired early.
Immediately
after breakfast I went to ruling my writing books 5 worked steady
two hours-After school went out with J. to visit.
Daniela Kaniua.
salts 5 Laudlum.
Called on Kuke 5 at
Found his wife rather unwell 5 sent her some
Have felt more or less unwell all day 5 this
evening have quite a sore throat.
Am fearful I shall be sick.
Lord preserve me from sickness if it be for thy glory.
This
is the evening for the monthly concert of prayer for the oppressed.
Shall not be able to attend.
A box of clothing was received to
day from the Peru much injured 5 a box of books entirely spoiled.
By this vessel we have received a veto upon the enlarged plans
of benevolence for these Is. from the Prudential Committee which
is the theme of conversation.about these day.
Will the Lord over
rule it for good.
Tuesday Aug. 1.
Forgot yesterday to record the receipt of a short letter
from Aunt Sally M. Smith Sunderland 5 5 Northampton curiers (?).
Today have received a certificate from Henry Hill Esq. Treasurer
of hon. mem. of the Board--also some papers 5 the Missionary
Herald
for Jan. 5 Feb.
Have felt unwell most of the day
yet have attended to all my duties in school. Wrote a note last
evening to bro. Locke 5 added something to it this evening.
Have heard something detrimental to the piety of one of our
Methodist missionary brethren.
May it prove to be not true 5
until it is fairly proved may I exercise that charity which
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hoping (?) all things.
Aug.
1,
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58
J. has received a note to day fr. bro. L.
Friday Aug. 4.
The days of another week for imparting instructions
to my scholars are gone.
But I must meet them again at the judg
ment and answer for my fidelity to them, to myself, 5 especially
to God who has stationed me in the ends of the earth as a mission
ary teacher.
0 may I never act unworthy of my calling but feel
as if I was called to serve God in this department of his service
5 his plans for converting a lost world to himself.
Let me
fulfill the duties of an underdresser in the vineyard of him
who has said "the field is the world".
Wherever I am may I feel
that I am bound to testify for Christ, 5 do so, without any
regard to what the world may be pleased to call proper.-Tuesday evening added something to my note to bro.
Locke 5 read some proof sheet.
Wednesday evening attended the meeting at bro. C's
where Mr. Leslie preached from these words "The love of Christ
constraineth us 3c."
He did very well.
Learned more from Mr.
Caulkley about Mr. Perkins and the testimony against him was
strengthened.
at my stand.
Have worked more or less every day this week
Am more 5 more convinced that I must exercise in
order to sustain health.
something profitable.
Lord grant that I may exercise at
Yesterday morning completed the last
proof sheet of the new testament now publishing.
Bargained with
my scholars yesterday for some Kalo 5 other things in lew (!) of
some "Hoikihonua" in which the[y] commenced reading to-day.
My school this week has been interesting 5 my scholars have
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generally attended well.
4,
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59
Have 42 scholars 27 boys 5 15 girls,
and their average attendance each day has been 41.
Scholars
in America could not be expected to do better especially in a
district school-The Lord make me faithful to them especially to their
souls.
This evening bro. Andrews 5 his family were here to
supper--since supper 5 while I am waiting J. has gone to call
of Mr. Bingham.
We had a sweet season of prayer after supper.
Saturday Aug. 5.
Last evening after writing the foregoing I added some
thing a letter commenced some time to Dea T. Rockwell of Ridgebury C t .
Soon J. returned from Mr. Bingham's with a manao of
Mrs. B's that we should go to Punahou.
strike either of us favorably.
But the manao did not
This morning after quite a late
breakfast, J's offering to rule my writing books I went to work
at my stand 5 worked until 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Miss Smith accompanying Mr. Leslie has been here to
spend the day.
She gives us bad intelligence respecting Mr.
Perkins--that on the vessel they had preaching but twice 5 one
of those sermons was an universalist sermon by Mr. Perkins.
After closing my work I made preparations for the
sabbath.
Then I had a seaosn of reading 5 prayer, 5 before going
to the meeting from which I have just returned, I read about
an hour in Payson's memoir his thoughts on prayer 5 preaching.
At the meeting none were present besides the family
except J. 5 myself.
Mr. B is at Mr. Parker's station acting
as doctor, 5 bro. Andrews preaches for him.
The Lord fill him 5 also myself with his spirit.
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Lord's day Aug. 6.
This morning arose about my usual time somewhat but
after exercising a little I did not feel it-
Had a season of prayer as usual before breakfast 5
led at the family Altar.
Soon after breakfast 5 prayers made
preparation for Sabbath school.
J. took the young girls into
the meeting house about fifty of them.
Hope I shall soon be
able to take charge of those who remained in the school house
about 200 hundred-Attended the native service 5 heard bro. Andrews preach
from Ioane 3.9. "Olelo aku la o Nikodemo, i aku la, Pahea la
e hiki ai keia mau mea"--after this I accompanied Sister Smith
of the methodist miss, to the chapel, 5 heard bro. Smith preach
from Ps. "Some trust in chariots 3 some- in horses but we will
remember the name of the Lord our God".
Soon after dinner we
went again to sabbath school 5 did as in the morning.
In the
afternoon Mr. Leslie preached from 1 Tim. 4.8 "aka oka manao
i ke Akua he mea ia e pone ai i na mea a pau, ua olelo mua ia
mai no hoi, nona keia oia aua e nohe nei a me keia oia aua." 5
bro. Smith interpreted for him--
He preaches this evening at
the Chapel--
Tuesday Aug. 8.
This evening as I seat myself to make a record of
events yesterday 5 to day I am visited or entertained with the
grumbling of one of my teeth--which is not very pleasant, however
I try to content myself with the thought th[at] bro. Judd will
return ere long 5 either plugg it or hemo it- --
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1837
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Yesterday nothing of note to us transpired except
that we were remembered by Christendom in their prayers yester
day especially.
At school I had two new scholars--after school
my tooth began to trouble but after supper 5 having a very
interesting season of prayer it appeared to dissipate.
Before
going to the monthly concert I read part of the instructions
to the missionaries who sailed just before us for Southern Asia.
Went to the meeting feeling some for the dying nation (?). The
meeting was conducted by bro. Bingham.
Some remarks were made
by Mr. Leslie, some also by Mr. Perkins which had been better
if he had kept his seat.
Brinsmade
Leslie.
Three prayers were offered, bro. Tinker,
The meeting was quite lengthly.
Mr. Bing
ham read a letter from Mr. Spaulding's station at the Rocky moun
tains .
This morning worked some before school 5 completed
the draws for my stand.
a considerable
In the forenoon my tooth troubled me
I left school to get Mr. Bingham to take it
out, but he thought it was too good to be drawn 5 I have up having
it out.
It has made me feel very unpleasant all day.
This
afternoon we had some more new scholars--This evening or since
supper J. has been out with Sister Dimond 5 called on Auhea,
Kinau, 5 Mrs. Johnstone's school.
This evening there is a singing
school.
To day I felt as if their (!) was much need of more
holiness in the members of the mission and especially in my own
heart.
0 that I were more holy--more consecrated to my work,
lived more as seeing him who is invisible--Thought more of
death, judgment 5 eternity.
Soon, very soon, I must meet my
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scholars 5 these dying natives at the Bar of God--0 how shall
I answer to my God for then if I do not prayer more feel more
5 do more to save them from hell--0 God wake up my drowsy spirits.
Help me to live near to thee 5 be like thee--To imitate the
example of him who has set us an example that we should follow
his steps--
Wednesday Aug 9.
After writing the foregoing I wrote some more in my
letter to Deac. Rockwell, 5 this evening think of closing it
to send by a vessel going to Valpariso to morrow.—
I enjoyed myself in my private devotions.
This morning
After breakfast 5
prayers worked some 5 about finished the gluing of my wash-stand.
My tooth has troubled me some to day 5 I have not felt so inter
ested in my school altho it was interesting.
This afternoon
bro. Dimond had some conversation with Mr. Perkins who still is
not satisfied with the truth of the bible--and a missionary-
0 God open his eyes.
He was here to supper 5 bro. McD. 5 D.
are now conversing with him.
Mr. C. said this morning that they should not build
in Honolulu this year at all events-- 0 that J. 5 myself may
have a house to reside in.
Thursday Aug. 10
Four months to-day since our reinforcement set their
feet on these heathen shores--and yet all of us are not gone
to our respective stations--bro. Bliss 5 McD. are yet unable
to get an opportunity to go to their station, bro. Bailey who
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1837
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goes with bro. Bliss is yet at Kaneohe getting the language 5
trying to do some good.
As yet I am "he mahema loa" in talking 5 understanding
conversation in native--Last evening bro. Bliss led our meeting
5 made some remarks from Ps. 119.58. Horror hath taken hold upon
me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
some remarks.
Mr. Leslie made
Did not enjoy the meeting myself being afflicted
with the tooth ache--
It did not keep me awake as I expected--
This morning I arose rather unwell 5 have felt so all day.
Completed a letter to Mr. L. R. Ridgebury 5 sent it to the
vessel--
She has not yet sailed.
J. has just commenced a letter
to bro. Wilcox hoping to finish it before she sails.
have been ruling my writing books 5 setting copies.
This evening
Have thought
to night that it was time I was writing to Mr. Ruggles.
Mr.
Leslie 5 family have been here to supper--they are quite unwilling
to acknowledge that Mr. P. their associate is an infidel.
are expecting to sail daily for the Columbia River--
They
This even
ing when the sun's last beams left us it was precisely 6 1/4 o'clock.
Friday Aug. 11
This morning soon after breakfast I concluded to write
to Mr. Ruggles by the vessel sailing to day for Valpariso.
Finished it about 2 o'clock 5 took it down with one from J. to
bro. Wilcox, but was about ten minutes too late 5 so returned
with my letters.
our crockery.
Since school J. 5 myself have been opening
Found only 5 articles broken--- our object was
to get a stone jar for our tamarinds.
This evening have been reading [a] piece in the Bib
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1837
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lical Repository on practical Christianity by T. H. Skinner D.D.
Am now about to retire exceedingly fatigued.
Lord's day Aug 13
Another Sabbath is closed 5 I am exceedingly fatigued
but will try to record some of the events of the day.
This morning as usual at 8 o'clock attended the Sabbath
School--at 9 1/2 o'clock Mr. Bingham preached from 1 Tim. 5.8.
"A i hoolako ohe kekahi i kona a me koka hale ponoi ona iho no
hoi, ua hoole ia i ka manao io a ua oi aku kona hew i koka mea
manao io ole".
It was a very practical sermon--after this went
to the chapel 5 heard bro. Tinker from Luke 11.2.
How is it
that I hear this of thee give an account of Stewardship for thou
mayest be no longer steward-At 2 o'clock went to sabbath school again.
At 4 o'elk.
bro. Andrews preached from 1. Thess. 5.13.14--This also was
a rousing sermon making it the duty of the people here to sup
port their missionaries.
Since church J 5 myself have read some 3 prayed together
Yesterday our Methodist brethren left us for the Columbia river-But I do not feel like writing---
Monday Aug. 14
It is just 8 months to day since we embarked upon the
wide waters 5 that night will never be effaced from my memory.
My trials were great but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
My own sickness soon passed away 5 my dear companion's sickness,
which I was afraid would prove her death, was assuaged, 5 to
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night while I write this short notice of that memoral event
she sits by my side busy with her needle enjoying the blessing
of health--
To-day our minds have been somewhat exercised in
referance to a place to live.
Proposals have been to bro.
Dimond that he should give up the half of this house, but it
is not settled--Since supper we have been on top of Punch Bowl hill.
pect was grand, but it was rather late.
The pros
The bell has now rung
for the sabbath school monthly concert.
Tuesday Aug. 15.
Last evening attended the meeting at bro. Tinker's.
It was conducted by Mr. Brinsmade.
my tooth was a trouble to me.
Did not enjoy it much as
It also troubled me during the
night, 5 this it ached so bad that I left school 5 got Mr.
Bingham to draw it.
out.
It was tedious but I rejoiced to have it
To day the affair of dividing the house came up again 5
it is almost certain that it will go-self went out to call on the natives.
This evening J. 5 my
Called at bro. Andrews-
Sister Marcia Smith was there 5 came home with us 5 spent the re
mainder of the evening.
from bleeding.
I did nothing but try to stop my gums
Just before we retired Mr. Brinsmade sent a
note to bro. Dimond 5 2 papers - - -
Wednesday Aug. 16.
This morning before school I set my copies for school.
Was able to attend to school without the teeth ache--which was
a great pleasure.
At noon did nothing.
Since school have had
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a bathing 5 attended the native meeting.
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Mr. B. preached from
Solomona 28.18.19.18 "0 ka mea hele pololei e oia oia,
0
ka mea hookekee i kona aoao e hauli koke no
19. 0 ka mea mahi i ka aina e maona oia i kaai,
0 ka mea hoopili mea ai mahope o ka poe lapu
wale e piha oia i ka ilihune"
Thursday Aug. 17.
To day I have felt rather unpleasant all day owing
in some measure undoubtedly to want of exercise--
This evening
have been attempting to write a prayer in native to be corrected
by bro. Smith.
0 to have not only the language of prayer, but
the spirit of prayer.
notice.
Nothing has transpired to day of special
Bro. Smith punished several of the boys this afternoon
for troubling the girls whom Sister Lucia G. Smith was teaching
in the meeting house to sew.
This afternoon Capt. Little 5 wife
called here as Capt. L. is to sail for the coast to morrow.
Our brethren who have remained here some time have a prospect
of getting away next week---
Saturday Aug. 18.
Yesterday all the spare time I had was spent in ruling
my writing books.
While we were at supper I had a letter handed
to me from bro. Locke.
Just as [we] were sitting down to supper
bro. Andrews called to warm us of a meeting at bro. Chamberlain's
at 7 1/2 o 'clock--When the brethren had assembled he laid before
them the offer the chiefs had made him to be their teacher in
political affairs--how anxious they were for it, 5 his own feelings
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in view of it.
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Those present gave it as their opinion that he
could do more good there than at the high-school.
The brethren
present were ten in number, bro. Bingham, Chamberlain, Tinker,
Smith, Dimond, Hall, Bliss, Castle, McDonald, 5 Cooke--After
talking, thinking 5c. until 9 1/2 o'clock the meeting was closed
with prayer by bro. Andrews.
It is expected he will withdraw
from the mission 5 has written to that effect to-day to the
Board 5 sent it by Capt. Little who has sailed to-day for the Coast.
Some were suggested for filling bro. A's place at the high school
5 today several changes have been spoken of.
wisdom.
The Lord give us
The affair of altering this house has fallen through.
To-day we have had no school 5 I have spent most of the day in
writing while J. has been washing 5 ironing.
Have written to
bro. Locke but was too late to send--also bro. Lafon, Van Duzee
5 Knapp.
And now have just returned from the Bathing house having
enjoyed a sweet season of prayer there.
to go to the prayer meeting.
It is now about time
0 that the Lord would meet with
us, 5 grant to us a spirit of prayer-- a feeling for the souls
around us sinking daily to grave 5 hastening to the bar of God-But we must meet them there.
blood of the Lamb.
0 to meet them washed white in the
The week is past but I cannot look upon any
thing done for Christ.
0 when will the time come when I can
say, or think I have done something to bring sinners to repen
tance--
Tomorrow will be the sabbath.
May I be in the spirit
on thine holy-day.
Lord's day Aug. 20.
Last evening went over to the meeting but as they had
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been expecting Dr. Judd's family they made no preparation for
the meeting.
Dr. J's family came but they went immediately
to their house.
The meeting we had in bro. Castle's room.
Only bro. Chamberlain, Bliss, Hall besides myself were present.
Received a very plain reproof from the remarks 5 I trust profited
by them.
Have felt more to-day for the dying natives.
Attended
sabbath school twice 5 assisted bro. Smith in hearing the scholars
recite their verses.
J. attended to her infant school.
Mr. Bingham preached this morning from Roma 12.11.
"I ka hana mau ana, mai hoopala lehe, i ikaika hoi oukou ma ka
naau a malama ana i ka Haku"
He preached in much the same strain
as last sabbath--could understand a little.
This afternoon bro.
Smith followed up the same from Iakobo 2.26. "Oiaio no, o ke
kino ahane ole, ua ma ke no ia, pelu hoi ka manaoio hana ole,
ua make no ia."
Could understand bro. Smith a little also.
At noon bro. Tinker preached at the Chapel but being tired did
not go down.
Bro. Bingham preaches there this evening, but it
is doubtful whether I go.
My heart desire to day has been to be
able to speak in native 5 to do something more effectual for the
salvation of this people.
By refering to my diary I perceive that
a year ago to night I was at Wilton 5 spoke in meeting at Dea.
Raymond's from these words "They hated me without a cause"-It was a source of gratification to think that I once did speak
for Christ, 5 I longed to repeat what I had said to the people
here, 5 in their own tongue also.
5 not be a mere
cypher
0 Lord prepare me to do something
in these ends of the earth while living
upon the bounties of thy providence 5 grace, 5 also the contri
butions of the widow 5 fatherless --Help me 0 God to act well
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Altho' I have done comparatively nothing yet I feel
considerably fatigued.
as well as inner man.
Strengthen me with weight in the outer
In short prepare me for what thou art
preparing for me 5 teach me to suffer
thy will as well as do it-
0 let me be the Lord's entirely.
Tuesday Aug. 22
Yesterday we had a school as usual 5 last night a prayer
meeting for school at bro Smith's conducted by bro. Bliss.
We
had six prayers 5 some interesting remarks by bro. Andrews.
This morning also a school as usual but none this afternoon.
There was a meeting at Mr. Bingham's study to consult whether
we should curtail, 5 how, our expenses the present year according
to the suggestion of a letter from the Board by the Peru.
Present
Mr. Bingham chairman, Dr. Judd secretary, Bishop, Emerson, Tinker,
Andrews, Smith, Parker, Chamberlain, Bliss, Castle, Bailey, Mc
Donald, Locke, Dimond, Hall 5 myself--after conversing upon sev
eral things we choose committees nominated by the chairman 5
adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 8 o 'clock--After this
took supper at bro. Chamberlain's.
Expect to return there this
evening § J. to a female prayer meeting.
Bro. Dimond 5 bro.
Castle go in the Peru to Hawaii with the rest.
Thursday Aug. 24
Just nine months to day since J. 5 myself were united
in marriage at Danbury by Rev A Rood.
Have just been reading
the record I then made of that 5 of our departure.
It was pleasant
as it always is to look back upon God's dealings to me, especially
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in providing for me a valuable helper in the missionary work.
We have been together 9 months 5 have enjoyed almost uninterrupted
health aside from sea-sickness.
bro. Ives.
Yesterday morning wrote to
The night before met with bro. Chamberlain 5 Andrews
as a committee to report on retrenchments 5 appropriations in
view of the letter from the board.
came to no conclusions.
After much conversation
The next morning (yesterday) at 8 o'clock
met in Mr. B's study to hear the report of committees chosen
the day before.
The first committee reported on Salaries, the
3rd on the price of books 5c.
Left 5 started the school for
J. 5 returned to the meeting.
In the afternoon met again; no school-
Adjourned because our com. were not ready to report,
bro. C. 5 A. being busy--added bro. Emerson to the Committee
before adjournment 5 adjourned to meet this morning at sunrise.
Came home from the meeting 5 went with bro. D. down
to Mrs. Little's to supper our wives having gone down there-Found bro. Andrews 5 his family there, also, Mrs. Swain.
Mrs. L. has a fine
carried by a wind-mill.
house 5 a garden watered by pump
The house is richly furnished.
I felt
however that I would live in a native house sooner than in that
lest I might, with propriety, be said to have received my good
things in this life, 5 yet after all they are not good things,
for the trouble of them is more than the enjoyment they give.
Her table was set out with many kinds of cakes but I would not
take of them--"Neither be partakers of other men's sins"
Soon after supper we returned home in time to attend
the meeting.
Bro. Emerson took charge of the meeting 5 made
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some remarks from these words, "He that is faithful in the least
is faithful also in much, 5c."
a few more.
Bro. Bishop followed him with
Prayers by bro. Locke 5 Brinsmade.
After the meet
ing bro. E. 5 myself went into bro. C.'s office 5 talked with
bro. C. 5 got the foundation for a report.
I staid until
nearly 11 o'clock, 5 arose this morning before light to com
plete the report.
Did so, 5 went to the meeting.
After al
tering it a considerable they passed it 5 sent the minutes of the
meeting to the other Islands by the brethren who left us to
day in the Peru.
When I returned they had finished breakfast.
At 9 o'clock J. 5 myself went into school.
did not attend to-day.
a prayer meeting.
Bro. E. (?)
Before school was out the bell rang for
When school was out, we went down to see the
brethren 5 sisters but they sailed just before we reached the
dock.
Bro. Andrews 5 McDonald have gone to Maui--Bro. Bliss
5 Bailey to Kohala--Bro. Dimond 5 wife to visit Hilo 5 inter
mediate stopping places--Bro. Castle as super-cargo.
also went with him.
His wife
Bro. D. has left Mrs. C. 5 myself to keep
house 5 left one of their natives with us.
At noon we removed
our bed stead 5 to night we take lodgings in the room heretofore
occupied by bro. McDonald.
After school at night 5 supper,
5 having spread a large old fashioned blanket in the entry where
our bed stood for a carpet, we took our seats a few moments where
it came into our minds at the same to read 5 pray.
We read Is.
42. 5 43 Chap. Sung "Come thou fount 5c" 5 prayed together with
no fear of disturbing others or being disturbed ourselves-This was what we have scarcely since our connection--! then read
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her the history of our connection 5 have since written the
above--
Saturday Aug. 26
Yesterday bro. Smith did not attend school any of the
day 5 in the afternoon no, but J. 5 myself to take charge of
the scholars.
I opened 5 closed the school with praying in eng-
lish--We became exceedingly fatigued 5 I was glad that we should
to day have a resting day.
After supper last night J 5
called to see Kaio, but he was not at home.
able to attend school for several days--
He had not been
On our return called
a few moments, on bro. Tinker, Judd 5 Smith-home retired soon--
When we returned
Yesterday bro. Chamberlain took Sister
Marcia Smith to Kaneohe 5 brought back Mrs. Chamberlain.
had been gone about five weeks.
had a daughter.
myself
She
About a week since Mrs. Parker
This morning went to the Depository to get a
dollar to buy food for Wilama 5 also a piece of Cotton cloth to
pay for washing-Learned that last night a native broke into bro. Hall's
house and took his watch worth $50, 5 gathered the clothing
together he had taken off when he retired 5 some others 5 was
after some shoes when Mrs. H. awoke.
The kanaka took fright
5 escaped with only the watch--Since learned that a haole had
found the watch with bro. Hall's name upon it-ticulars have not learned.
Further par
This forenoon busied myself about
the house doing this 5 that--
This morning opened my stove 5
found everything in perfect order 5 nailed it up again--
This
afternoon commenced copying my diary to send home to my parents
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completed only three weeks.
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73
This evening feel exceedingly dull--
It is now 8 o'clock 5 shall retire soon.
Sabbath Aug. 2 7
This morning arose about 5 o'clock 5 had a season of
prayer before breakfast in the bath house.
J. 5 myself con
cluded we could get along to-day without having a fire made.
And we have succeeded, 5 feel as well as we should otherwise
have done.
After breakfast we prayed together 5 sung also after
this we had but a short time to look over our sabbath school
lesson, before it became time to go.
J. as usual attended to
the small ones, 5 I helped bro. Smith--Bro. Bingham preached all day from Kolosu 3.23 "A o
ka oukou mea e hana'i a pau, e hana aku no ia me ka naau, mehe
mea la no ke Haku, aole hoi no kanaka."
Bro. Diel who returned
from Kauai the past week preached from Heb. 2.3 How shall we
escape 3c--
When we were going to church this afternoon we
passed 4 sailors standing by the church--after we had entered
I returned to them 5 found out that they were frenchmen belong
ing to a French whaler, that anchored yesterday afternoon.
One of them could talk some english--I invited them into the
church.
They only remained during the prayer.
This evening have heard Wilama read 5 have also con
versed with him.
He is in quite an interesting state of mind.
This evening feel much fatigued 5 shall retire as usual early.
The Lord fit me for the duties of another week.
Monday Aug. 28.
This morning before school accomplished but little.
[The next page was misnumbered in the typewritten copy; there is no
page 74.]
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Attended school but had little energy.
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75
Only twelve scholars
present (i,e. of mine, 144 belonging to the school.)
At noon
were warned of a station meeting at Mr. Bingham's at 1 o'clock.
We both attended.
Bro. Tinker called the meeting 5 wished to
get bro. Chamberlain to say whether he would be justified in
paying him his salary if he should not take it all from the
Depository--Bro. C. answered in the negative.
After some con
siderable conversation bro. Smith 5 myself left to go to school.
When school was out, they were engaged 5 had not proceeded any
to appearances.
We called a few moments at bro. Smith.
home 5 after supper walked out a short distance.
a
Came
Came across
old man (60 years old) who was much troubled with sore eyes.
Conversed with him about his soul.
He professed to be a little
interested in his soul--Questioned him pretty close 5 soon left
him.
0 Lord have mercy upon him!
He has been here 34 years.
No meeting this evening for the slaves.
Tuesday Aug 29.
Most of this day I have felt quite unhappy from some
things that occupied last evening 5 have felt rather unwell with
apparently a cold in my head.
My school has prospered as usual.
This afternoon after school we went to supper at bro. Smith's.
Sister S. had some manao, about going home on account of her
health.
Thinks she may recover by doing so.
it 5 I think justly.
than usual.
Bro. S. opposes
Yesterday, 5 today the air has little closer
Wilama who stays with us is hooikaika for getting
into the church.
He is young and appears very well.
Nothing
unbecoming a Christian have I seen since we have been here at
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bro. Dimond's.
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1837
Page
76
J. told him to night he should not be so hooi-
kaika to get into the church, as to obey 5 serve God.
Will the
Lord enlighten his path 5 give us wisdom to guide him 5 detect
him if he is deceiving himself--
Thursday Aug 31.
Yesterday the day passed away as usual.
quite so full as common.
School not
Last evening attended the meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's 5 heard Mr. Bingham read a lecture of Mr.
Finney's from these words "And they feared the Lord 5 served
their own gods".--
This morning soon after breakfast went to
painting a map 5 kept at it until almost school time.
School
about as full as yesterday 5 not quite so full as common.
Bro.
Smith gave out to day Ke Kumu Kamalii for Sepatemba--This after
noon we went to bro Chamberlain's to supper.
from bro. 5 sister Locke.
Reed, two letters,
Had some conversation with bro C. about
where I should live.
Saturday Sept. 2
Yesterday J. 5 myself made an attempt to pray in native.
I did not succeed, she did very well with scarcely any hesitancy
5 today for aught I could see as well as any one--I made better
today myself so far as number of words are concerned.
We read
native every noon 5 I think to make attempts to pray in native
at the same time.
Last evening we had a preparatory lecture at bro.
Tinker's by bro. Tinker.
Only 7 present besides himself 5 wife.
Text "And they crucified him"
Gave an account, or history, of
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the cross.
Sept.
Cooke
2,
1837
How 3 when crucifying was commenced.
interesting.
for me.
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77
It was very
Truly the son of God suffered, 5 for whom for me,
And how do I show my gratitude therefore--0 Savior for
give me that I have sinner so much 5 loved thee so little.
This morning awhile after breakfast was busy about
the house.
Then went down to see if I could learn any thing from
Mr. Brinsmade respecting the Mary Frazier as the Ship.
Capt. Carter arrived yesterday from Canton.
also on Mr. Diel but could not hear any thing.
bro. Smith's place.
Went to see
His house is finishing 5 his school house
getting along quite smart.
5 house.
Called
He will have a pleasant situation
Called into a house near it 5 had some little conver
sation with some women (native); about their souls.
On my return
stopped a few minutes to see na kanaka bringing their na puoa,
na manu, a me poi to the king.
Did not see the king.
There were hundreds of them.
It was to him 5 his men an high day.
Called also on Mr. Tolman an old gentleman upon whom J. 5 myself
called a few days ago.
He appeared pleased to see me 5 I soon
began to converse with him about his soul.
nearly an hour.
Conversed with him
The Lord only knows the result--While I was there
Mr. Diel came in but staid only a few moments.
him read 1 5 2d Chap. of Hebrews.
Before I left
Came home 5 soon took dinner.
After pumping some water for bathing wrote some more
in my journal to send home--after supper Mrs. Smith called upon
us while bro. S. went down town to preach to the natives.
then we have read, sung 5 prayed together.
soon retire.
the Savior.
Since
Shall now bathe 5
To morrow we expect to commemorate the dying of
0 may it be a sweet day to all our souls--
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1837
Page
78
Lord's day Sept. 3.
This has been a sweet day to my soul, but not so much
as it might have been.
This morning enjoyed myself in prayer.
Attended sabbath school as usual.
In the forenoon Mr. Bingham
preached from Rom. 14:17.18.19 "No ka mea, aole ka ai ameka mea
ina ke aupuni o ka Akua, a ka oka pono, a me ke kuakahi, a me ka
olioli i ka uhane Hemolili
Christo
Noka mea, o ka mea i malama ia
ma ia mau mia, ua olu olu ke Akua ia ia, a ua pono hoi
ia i kanaka na mea o hooku pau ai kekahi i kekahi"
I thought I could understand more than common 5 that
I was increasing in the language very little.
This afternoon the communion of the Lord's supper was
administered.
The scene was interesting something that I did
not expect when I left home.
After the services some who had
expressed their determination to be the Lord's were called upon
to rise.
Among them was one of my scholars 5 one whom I had
become much interested altho' I knew not that he was anxious
or cared any thing about these things.
preference, name Kiwai.
May it not prove a false
Do not go out this evening.
Have been
singing some.
Monday Sep. 4
This morning upon awaking felt but little like entering
upon the duties of the day.
Sleep was somewhat taken from me
on account of being annoyed more or less with na Makika (Musquitoes).
Accomplished but little before going to school.
to be without bro. Smith.
(!) 5 1 the other.
This week were
This morning J. took one of his clases
We set two of the older scholars to hear two
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classes read.
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1837
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79
Kalama 5 Muwaia (?)--The school was attended with
much confusion.
Three other classes went into the Hale pule
with native teachers.
In these were 155 scholars.
noon J took bro. Smith's boys.
number of boys.
the praying.
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This after
There were but about half the
We got along very well without bro. S. except
Was not able to open or close the school by prayer.
After school had a season of prayer in the bathing house, in
prospect of the Monthly concert this evening.
After supper
called upon Mr. Elijah Tolman--an old man mentioned a few days
since-- conversed with him about an hour - found him destitute
almost of feeling--far from the kingdom of heaven.
Lord have mercy upon his sinking spirit.
Will the
After this went to the
Monthly concert 5 heard a letter read by bro. Smith from Mr.
Hall a Madrus on his way home from the Ceylon mission on account
of the failure of his voice.
Some statistics he gave were in
teresting- -Had four prayers.
Thursday Sep. 7
Tuesday we got along in our school rather better than
on Monday.
I took a decided stand in relation to bro. S.'s
scholars 5 we [had] much less noise.
Today we made some changes
in relation to scholars entering 5 leaving the school.
J. also
trained them (the girls) some to walk--Think it will be ad
vantageous to them, by exciting their interest.
Tuesday evening took supper at bro. Tinker's.
evening at Dr. Judd's.
Last
After supper attended the meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's--Bro. Smith read a Sermon about family govern
ment .
This evening feel exceedingly fatigued.
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Sept.
8,
1837
Page
80
Friday Sep. 8.
i
The labors in school of another week are over.
0, Lord,
pardon all my short comings § follow with thy blessing the feeble
i
instructions imparted.
again.
Next week shall have bro. Smith's help
May he come prepared to lead them to the Savior, to lead
their minds to their Creator, Redeemer, § Benefactor.
attempts every day this week to pray in native with J.
Have made
I am
exceedingly "hemahema"--Have had a sweet season of pray this
afternoon since school.
their (!) to supper.
J. has gone to bro. Smith § I shall go
0 Lord fill my companion § myself with the
Holy Ghost--May I feel more for my scholars pray more for them,
labor more to bring them to Christ--to Christ 0 what a work, a
i
work in which angels would love to engage.
:
it more--Because I will not----
And why do I not love
Have had the reading of an interesting letter from Sister
Knapp who is stationed at Waimea.
The letter is to J. but I
have opened § perused it.--J. received a letter this noon from
Sister Dimond § myself one from bro. McDonald.
This morning
Mr. § Mrs. Bingham went to Ewa § from thence expect to proceed
to Waialua.
Sent a note to bro. Locke.
Saturday Sept. 9.
Last evening after supper J. remained at bro. Smith's
to a female meeting.
Came home myself § completed ruling some of
my writing books.
This morning had a sweet season in prayer § enjoyed
myself in trying to pray in native tongue--After this busied
myself some time in fixing the leaders of water to the bath house.
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1837
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After this walked out with J. § visited several native dwellings.
This afternoon have been busy in copying my four diary to send home.
This evening spent an hour with Mr. Tolman--Find him apparently
farther § farther from the kingdom of God.
this evening prove profitable to him.
May my conversation
Was afflicted last evening
§ am this also with a sore throat.
Tuesday Sep. 12
From various causes I have neglected to write in my diary.
Sabbath day I enjoyed but little being quite unwell from a severe
cold.
Bro. Smith preached all day Mr. Bingham being at Wailua.
Text in the morning 1 Cov. 13:13.
"Ua mau loa keia mau mea ekolu,
o ka manaoia, oka manao lana a me ke aloha aku.
io o keia mau mea."
0 ke aloha kai
In the afternoon, 1 John 4. 8. "0 ka mea
o aloha ole ana, aole ia i ike aka ike Akua, no ka mea, he aloha
ke Akua."--
Did not visit the chapel any of the day.
felt but little school.
been absent.
Yesterday
Bro. Smith came in, but, to-day he has
Last evening scarcely able to move I went over to
bro. Tinker's to attend sabbath school concert.
Few only present,
bro. C .S .T . § C .
This morning I got along in school very poorly being
almost sick--After dinner felt better.
Went to school § no Kaio
being there I was compelled to open school with prayer.
so for the first time in native.
May it prove a good beginning.
This evening purpose to go out to bro. Hall's to supper.
afternoon the king left for Maui $ several small vessels.
a letter to bro. McDonald.
some of them.
Did
This
Wrote
Bro. Tinker was expecting to gain
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Friday Sep. 15.
With scarcely strength to sit up, or eyes to see I now
attempt to bring up my diary--
Wednesday we were presented with
some salmon by Mr. Colcord--Got along in school as usual, 5 not
without considerable noise.
J. was very much troubled.
In the
evening meeting as usual at Mr. Chamberlain’s conducted by bro.
Smith.
He read one of Mr. Payson's sermons.
present.
Bro. Tinker had gone to Maui.
Only eight of us
When they return is
unkown (!).
To supper we had Mr. Brinsmade.
Got some information
about their plans 5 the success of former ones on Kauai.
Yesterday my ahonui was small.
any scholars.
lessons.
Scholars were exceedingly backward about their
Last evening after supper walked out a short distance
5 made a few calls.
to read with us.
tion.
However I did not punish
Upon our return found Poha waiting for us
Read a little 5 exhibited some of our composi
He pronounced J. aka mai 5 myself hemahema iki.
Thus it
has been 5 for all I can do it will be--§ it is in vain for me
to try to catch her.
After this she went to writing native 5 I
for want of eyes retired.
However just before this we walked
out a short distance to enjoy the fine evening 5 just as we reach
the gate on our return we met Mr. Brinsmade Mrs. Little 5 a Miss
Smith.
To day I have been much better of my sore throat 5 this
evening it is not so much worse as it has been for several even
ings past.
Got along to-day in school very well.
J. had a trial
with some of her older ones 5 made them remain after the rest
had gone, § had quite a conversation with them.
ledged their hewa 5 promised to do better.
The[y] acknow
After supper to night
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we went down to see bro. Smith's house § to call at Mr. Diel's.
Was much pleased with bro. S.'s situation.
to good for them to enjoy long.
Thought it would be
Mr. D's family not at home. As
usual had some considerable conversation with native, came
across several of our scholars.
When we returned J was too fatigued
to meet with Sister Smith for prayers § I went and informed her
to that effect.
Found out that bro. Smith had left us entirely
§ was not calculating to come into school any more.
0 Lord, do
thou help us. J. § myself pray together in native every day at
noon.
Saturday Sept. 16
This forenoon I spent entirely in ruling my scholars'
writing-books.
my letter home.
This afternoon have been writing some more in
Read § prayed as usual in native this noon.
Have had some little difficulty with Wm. § two natives
coming here purposing to help Wm. wash his clothes § then washing
their own.
After dinner pumped some water for bathing.
to day has closed quite a note to Sister Locke in native.
J.
The
thought that she is so far a head of me in the language is a
constant agitation to me.
for what I do possess.
0 Lord help me § fill me with gratitude
0 now the week is about gone § its trans
actions recorded on high.
In the last day may I find the Judge
my friend § all my transgressions of every kind erased from the
book of thy remberance (!).
Prepare me for the sabbath and as
I purpose to take a class of boys from Mr. Smith's school, may
I be prepared to instruct them.
My seasons of prayer the past
week have been exceedingly lean to my soul.
0 God let it not be so in weeks to come.
The blame is mine-
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Sept.
17,
1837
Page
84
Lord's day Sep. 17
Another sacred day of rest has been enjoyed by one of
the least deserving.
Precious have been some of its moments.
The Beloved of my soul has had an entrace therein § his banner
over me has been love.
worthy of praise.
Let praise be given to Him who alone is
0 my soul exalt the Savior § "crown him Lord
of all."
Sinners, whose love can never forget
The wormwood § the gall,
Go spread your trophies at his feet
And crown him, Lord of all.
Let every kindred, every tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To him all majesty ascribe
And crown him, Lord of all."
Last evening after writing what I did I had a sweet season
of prayer in the bath house, 5 soon after went to visit Mr. Tolman as
I had not seen him during the week.
Conversed with him
freely but not so close as at some of my former visits.
He
appeared glad to see me § when I came away thanked me for calling.
I fear he has not yet known the plague of his own heart.
reveal to him his sins.
breaking the
Tried to press upon him his guilt in
commandments § especially the rejecting of the
pardon proffered by Christ.
He said he had this § other things
since I had conversed with him in a new light.
much better.
0 Lord
His eyes were
I told him I felt interested for him in relation
to his eyes, particularly interested in his soul.
I could not
but pray that I might prove to him as Job said he did to some,
when he said "eyes was I to the blind."
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Starr Cooke
17,
1837
Page
This morning my season of prayer was sweet in the bath
house.
Prayed in english 3 in native.
Sabbath School.
Soon the bell rang for
I had made up my mind before going to take the
smallest scholars to the mauka schoolhouse 5 try to teach them
something 3 give the school entirely to Dr. Judd.
Dr. J. fell
in with my proposition 3 36 followed me to the mauka school house.
I said a few things to them, prayed with them, § left.
Told
them also to come there in the afternoon at 2 o 'clock--Came home
§ staid a few moments § then went to the native church.
Bro.
Smith preached § I could understand more than I ever did before.
His text was Roma 3.20. "Nolaila ma ka haua ana ma ke kanawai,
aole kanaka ehoaponoia inuia ona; no ka mea, make kanawai ka ike
aua i ka hewa."
After this went to the Chapel § heard Mr. Diel
preach from "It is a good thing to be always zealously effected
in a good cause".
Sentiment that those, § those only who are
engaged in religion are truly wise.
Was pleased with his sermon
§ felt as if it would accomplish something.
took dinner.
When I returned we
J. did not feel very well from eating some fruit
just as she was going in the morning.
At 2 o'clock I met my
scholars again, 30 in number § talked with them about an hour
§ J. went again to the meeting house with her young company.
I felt interested in my youthful band.
Last time kneeled.
Smith preach again.
i mai la.
Prayed with them twice.
After this went to church again 5 heard bro.
Text Luka 5:31.32"Olelomai la o Iesu ia lakou
Aole no ka poe oia ke kahuna lapaau e pono ai; aka
no ka poe mai no ia.
Aole ka poe pono ka'u i hele mai nei e
ao aku, aka oka poe hewa e mihi."
Mr. S.'s sermons were very
close § cannot but hope they will do much good by searching the
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people § revealing to them their hypocrisy.
17,
1837
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86
0 Lord follow it
with thy spirit.
Monday Sep. 18
Last evening retired early being much fatigued with
the labors of the day.
After supper read some with Wm. § J.
conversed with him some.
He appears to know but little of the
plague of his own heart.
0 that God would show him his sins.
Being troubled with musquitoes § fleas did not rest so well as
common.
This morning after breakfast instead of setting down to
study as common, I walked down to bro. Smith's place to see him
about increasing Kaio’s wages as he wishes them from 25<#: to 37 l/2<f:
per day.
Did not see him.
went to school.
Returned § after studying out my lessons
Bro. Smith not present.
Was exceedingly tried
with some of his scholars not coming in at the ringing of the
small bell.
This afternoon Dr. Judd visited the school.
This
evening the monthly concert for the schools of these islands.
Tuesday Sep. 19
This has been the anniversary day of my first introduc
tion to her who is now my dear companion.
May the pleasures of
years to come far exceed the year now past, and as we are now on
heathen shores may we be exceedingly useful to the ignorant §
dying around us.
Have not got along to-day quite as well, with
my school as common, especially this morning.
At the close of
school this morning made a prayer in native § it was so exceedingly
hemahema that it greatly mortified my pride--0 Lord humble me in
the dust.
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19,
1837
Page
87
"Pride that busy sin
Spoils all that I perform
Curse pride that creeps within
And swells a haughty worm."
This morning after breakfast completed a letter
No. 1
to my parents before school § at noon commenced another.
Since
school have walked out with J--had some with Poha a native.
Feel
much depressed in my spirits § exceeding languid in my bodily
frame.
Thursday Sep. 21
Have spent the greater part of this evening with Poha
who came to read with us § Eleele, who came to learn to knit,
in conversation.
This is an excellent way to get the language--
Yesterday morning I spent in the hale kula clearing out the pohu.
Last evening attended the meeting at bro. Chamberlain’s.
Mr.
Brinsmade read a sermon of Mr. Payson's from these words "who
hath despised the day of small things"
It was an excellent
sermon § very applicable to myself in getting this language-This morning accomplished but little before school.
copies from Solomona.
Set many
May they prove useful to the scholars.
At noon went to bro. Chamberlain's to dinner.
Just before
dinner saw a vessel coming from West a bark, said to be the
Hesper, loaded with oil, § bound home.
letters by her probably.
If so shall send
Today I have prayed twice in school,
in native, but my language was hemahema loa--Kaio has been
absent all day.
He sent Opunui in his stead.
as before stated--
Spent this evening
(?)
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Starr Cooke
26,
1837
Page
88
Tuesday Sep. 26.
This morning I seat myself to make a record of God dealing
to me in my absence § my safe return.
Friday things in school went along very well, § in the
evening I wrote in my letter home.
Saturday morning soon after
breakfast I went downtown to enquire about the vessel that anchored
on Thursday § was then coming in.
We had supposed it was the
Hesper § that it was going to America.
It proved to [be] the
Elisabeth an english whale ship bound home.
captain about six weeks before.
She had lost her
He had died a drunkard.
Five
or six years since this same capt fired upon the missionaries
on Maui--I had forgotten to state that on Friday we saw a vessel
coming § supposed it to be the Peru § made preparations to receive
home bro. Dimond § his wife.
It proved to be the Victoria §
brought bro. Dibble § bro. Lafon § his wife.
called on bro. Lafon at Dr. Judd's.
On our way to school
They were occupying the same
native house that had done when here before.
About sun set saw
bro. Dibble.
From Mr. Brinsmade's store on Saturday I called on bro.
Smith at his place of building § spent some time with him.
When
I returned went to writing in my letter home § wrote until din
ner time.
Soon after dinner bro. Dibble called upon us, § wished
me to accompany him to Kaneohe.
After thinking of it a short
time I concluded to go, J. being willing to have me go for the
sake of my health.
We then went after horses § succeeded in
getting them § natives to bring them back.
We rode to the pali in 1 1/4 hours $ left our horses
to be taken back by the native who followed us for that purpose.
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Bro. Dibble had a boy to carry our things.
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We went down the
pali § proceeded on foot ^ reach bro. Parker's about sunset.
From the pali to bro. Parker's it is about three miles.
them apparently glad to see us.
We found
Sister Marcia Smith was there--
We soon had supper § prayers § retired early; Bro. Dibble being
so fatigued did not rest but little.
the later part of the night.
As for myself I slept some
This was the first time I had been
so far seperated (!) from my wife--
Sabbath morning I arose
somewhat lame from my exercise on Saturday § felt very languid
all day.
In the morning at 10 1/2 o'clock bro. Dibble preached
from 1 Cov. 16.22 "Ina aole e aloha kekahi i ka Haku ia Iesa
Christo, e hoomainoinoia oia, i ka wa e hiki mai ai ka Haku".
At 9 o'clock bro. Parker had a sabbath but I did not attend it.
At 3 1/2 o'clock bro. Parker preached from Mataio 19.11, "Aio
hoi, hele mai la kekahi kanaka, i mai la ia ia.
E ke kumu maikai,
heaha ka mea maikai a'u e hana'i i loaa ia'u ke ola mau loa?"
But understand some should understood more if I had not been so
languid.
After supper went into a native house uninhabited §
had a sweet season of prayer.
Spent the remainder of the evening
in conversation upon various topics relative to the cause of our
Redeemer.
Retired early § arose early Monday morning after being
much refreshed by sleep.
Had another season of prayer in the
native house before breakfast.
After breakfast bro. Parker, Dibble
§ myself walked down to the seashore.
were delightful.
The prospects on all sides
On the East was the sea intercepted by hills-
On the south West § north--high § lofty mountains-- At the dis
tance of 3, 4 M
miles. The mountains were almost perpendicular
§ in some places arose almost to the height of a mile § constantly
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delightful.
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The prospect from bro. Parker's was truly
The mountains were generally covered with green
foliage to their very summit.
I greatly wished my companion there
to share with me the delightful prospect.
if possible she should see it--
I promised myself that
On our return from our walk
we visited his school house the walls of which were laid of dobies,
about 10 feet high.
It was 60 feet long § 30 wide.
his church which was covered entirely with grass.
80-by 40 feet, § would hold from 6 to 800.
from his house.
It stood near
This was about
It was about 30 rods
Most of his congregation sits upon the mats which
are used for a floor.
Near to his own house which was built of
dobies $ once very well finished but now crumbling, bro. P. was
erecting a stone dwelling house.
The stones were small got from
the side of the sea, from a quarry, § drawn by a donkey.
The
walls were to the top of the windows.
The Cook house was nearly
demolished to put into the new house.
His former house cost
about $1000, this will [cost] $2000.
After the return from our
walk we rode to the summit of [a] hill a short distance which
gave us an extensive view of the sea.
It was not long after
our return before we sat down to dinner.
We had a good dinner.
Soon after dinner bro. D. proposed that we should sing
"Blest be the tie that binds §c"
After singing he prayed § we started on horse back for the pali.
We reached it in safety 5 the natives returned our horses.
Ascending the pali, I became some fatigued.
When we got up no
horses were there § started on foot § walked nearly two miles
before we met the horses sent for us--I had almost as soon walked
as to ride bro. Smith's horse for he rode very hard.
We came
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home very soon § I was much fatigued.
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Reach (!) home about five
o'clock--I was glad to see my bosom companion § she me.
never been seperated before so long.
Page
We had
Found bro. Dimond 5 Castle
had returned the day before on Sunday about noon that they
started from Lahaina about 11 o'clock Saturday night.
Was
grieved that they did so, but might have done so myself if I had
been placed in their circumstances.
We soon had tea § after
supper we had prayers J § myself to render our thanks for the
goodness of God to each of us during our
abscence (!).
Soon bro. Castle came in § warned us of a monthly con
cert for slaves.
our exercises.
J. ^ my (!) attended.
Bro. Lafon conducted
Bro. Castle read some of the laws of the southern
states respecting the educating of slaves § preaching to them-Also a speech of Mr. Ludlow's where they welcomed women as
in this glorious work.
Meeting interesting.
returning retired § had a good night's rest.
breakfast § prayers until about 7 1/2 o'clock.
Immediately upon
Did not get through
The rest of my
time before school was taken up in preparing for school.
Smith was at school all day.
school in the morning.
(?)
Bro.
Did not feel able scarcely to be at
This afternoon enjoyed it better § had
more scholars than usual-- After school this evening J. § myself
walked out § called at Paki's yard--also in another yard.
Since supper have been reading with a native § since
then have written the above.
Thursday Sept. 28.
Yesterday afternoon bro. Smith left us § to day he has
not been in school.
However we have got along after a fashion
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I was so
sleepy that I could not keep awake so much as to take an interest
in the sermon.
Yesterday afternoon Sister Castle came in to help
us but to day has declined doing so.
This morning while we were
at breakfast a vessel anchored out side the harbor, § I have since
learned that it will go home or start for home in about 3 or 4
weeks.
Soon after another vessel anchored § proved to be an
english man of war of 22 guns--and is reported to have been sent
here by the English people to remain here § defend these islands.
Just before sun-set another man of war anchored not quite so large.
She is thought to be a danish vessel- -
This morning J. § myself
went over to bro. Chamberlain's to see the vessel from his garret
through a spy-glass.
Felt very awkward--in school most of the day.
Opened school in the morning § in the afternoon with prayer in
native.
Was so exceedingly hemahema, that I am discouraged--and
since school have felt very unhappy.
I wonder I am not more un
happy when I think of my exceeding unfaithfulness.
0 Lord!
for
give me, I pray thee-This afternoon bro. Lafon called into the school just
before we dismissed.
This afternoon nor morning no teachers in
the school house but J.
myself.
When we returned from school
Mr. § Mrs. Diel were here making a call--This evening our native
teacher
does not come.
Friday Sep. 29.
To day while out of school have studied but little.
Was busy most of the morning § all the noon time in moving our
bureau § Book case § replacing the books--Had a call in school
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from bro. Lafon twice.
This afternoon had 91 boys.
This forenoon but few girls.
Have felt bad this evening contemplating how slow I progress in
the language § how little interested I am in it.
This evening
Poha has been to read to us but I could not feel like conversing.
J. could understand him § apparently understand each other as well
as we do in english.
And the amazing contrast between us made
me feel as if I could not bear to hear her talk.
This was the
fruit of pride § I felt as if I deserved the lowest hell.
I
went § poured my complaints into the ear of my savior, but at
first my sins appeared so great that I had hardly a face to ask
forgiveness.
I threw myself upon the righteousness of him alone--
This evening have been reading in the Encyclopedia of religious
civilization (?).
Saturday Sept. 30.
Another month has nearly gone with those before the flood
no more to heard off until the trump of God shall sound and call
us to the Judgment.
0
that I had improved the time more advantageously § let
not so much pass without improving in deeds that would have blessed
this nation when I should have been slumbering in the dust.
But
the moment that is gone is gone forever.
0
God help me in time to come to live more unreservedly
to thee--My soul mourns the abscence of the Comforter--0 let his
soothing
influences be felt again upon my soul--to cheer me in
my future labors among this people.
This forenoon was spent in looking over some of our
r
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things, § trying to fix two pewter lamps.
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But I made them no
better they both proved to be good for nothing.
I have been writing.
30,
This afternoon
Closed one letter fj commenced No. 3.
Wrote
two pages, but shall probably write them over for fear they may
make wrong impress ions --The Lord guide me in reference to it-
Just at supper time the king's vessel came to anchor bringing
Kinau from Maui, 5 a salute was fired by the British man of war
lying in the harbor.
A schooner has also arrived from Maui--
By one of the vessels have received a lengthy letter from bro.
Munn.
This evening there is a prayer meeting at bro. Castle's.
0 Lord meet with us § prepare us for the S.
Sunday Oct. 1.
To day another month has commenced, § another week
also.
0 Lord let them be spent in thy fear-
Last evening attended an interesting meeting at bro.
Chamberlain's conducted by him.
brethren prayed.
We had five prayers fj all the
C. Castle, J. D. § myself--
This evening I feel much fatigued from the labors of
the day but purpose to go out this evening to hear bro. Lafon
at the Chapel.--This morning attended Dr. J.'s sabbath school
§ visited J.'s at the Hale pule.
Have made arrangements to have
her class of girls go [to] the Mauka school house 5 I take them
half a day § she the other half.
present.
This afternoon I did so, 50
Bro. Smith has preached all day.
Mareka 13.37.
Text in the morning
"0 ka'u e olelo aku nei ia oukou, oia no ka'u e
olelo aku nea i na kanaka a pau loa.
noon Solomona 22.4.
E maka ala."
This after
"No ka na au haahaa ka ma kau ia Iehova
0 ka waiwai, hoi a me hanohano a me ke oia.'
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I could understand much more of it than any sermon I have heard
before in native.
Had somewhat incouraged (!) from it to hope
that with perseverance I may be able to understand, converse §
pray with this dying people.-After the morning service I went to the chapel to hear
bro. Diel.
I hate."
Text Jer. 2
"0 do not this abominable thing which
Several officers of the British man of war were there.
They were also at the native service in the morning.
0 to feel
more that these natives have souls as valuable as our own--To labor
for their good § not faint--for "If I faint in the day of adversity
my strength is small."
In contrast with what we anticipated how different are
our privileges in these ends of the earth.
Have heard two ser
mons to day in native § one in our own tongue,
privileges prove a curse to our soul.
Lord, let these
J. has been out with me
altho' somewhat afflic|t]ed .with the head ache § fever--But I
must stop writing £j start for the meeting.
Monday Oct. 2.
Last evening bro. D. § myself went down to the Chapel
£j heard an excellent Sermon from bro. Lafon from Rev. 6:17.16.17.
The house was very well filled.
The capt. of the man of war in
the harbor § some of the other officers were present.
ever heard him preach plainer.
The house was solemn £j
I scarcely
I could
not but feel that good would be done by his pungent discourse.
To day has been the day to pray for the salvation of a
dying world.
particular.
Many scenes have been interesting to us, one in
About 10 1/2 o ’clock bro. Smith called at the
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school-house § told me the brethren generally were going down
to call on the Capt. of the man of war.
§ went down.
I left the School with J.
Bro. Chamberlain, Judd, Smith,Dimond, Hall, Castle
§ myself were taken on board by some natives.
We remained on
board an hour, § it was spent in interesting conversation with
Capt. Bruce a man about 50 years of age, large in stature, gen
tlemanly, § unassuming in his manners § bears a strong resemblance
to those who follow the meek § lowly Jesus.
Whether he was, or
not a professor we were not able to, or did not ascertain.
We
learned from him some fundamental principals in government of
nations, § that it would have been proper to have had the Catholics
kept on board the vessel in which they came.
We learned also
that a spanish Catholic bishop § two with him, one an Irish
jesuit were coming in the vessel European.
advised them not to come.
the Gambie Is.
He told us that he
They said they were on their way to
He said that was not certain however, as they
were like moles which worked underground.
They made application
to him, but he would not bring them.
As we were leaving he led us about the ship § answered
all our enquiries with apparent pleasure--We left the vessel
with the promise that he would call on us.
as usual--
This afternoon school
When we came home § found Mr. § Mrs. Diel here to
tea--Learned from him some more interesting facts respecting
Capt. Bruce.
He has a select library of strictly religious books.
He remarked in reply to bro. D's saying they were good books,
that they were read too.
He reads a sermon to his men once on the
sabbath, and reads service with them.
This evening have attended monthly concert at bro. C's-22 present--conducted by bro. Diel--3 prayers.
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Tuesday Oct. 3.
This morning just before school time, Dr. Judd came to
me to copy some writings for the king to send to Great Britain.
As I was not able to do it out of school I concluded to take
the morning for it 5 J. got Sister Castle to help her in school.
I did not complete it until after dinner.
I took it to Dr. Judd
Ei he was fearful it was not neat enough § concluded to get bro.
Lafon to try--
This afternoon have been in school as usual.
After school J. § myself took a walk back of us among the Kalo
patches--to breathe the fresh air § see some natives.
returned bro. Ej Sis. D. had taken their supper.
no season of prayer.
When we
At noon had
Have just returned from the bath-house.
Commenced reading Ezekiel to day in my reading the Bible by
course.
Lord help me to understand what is meant to be under
stood in it Ej draw a lesson from the exceeding wickedness of thy
ancient people Ej fear lest a promise being left to me of enter
ing into rest I should fail of so doing-This evening I purpose to write.
Wednesday Oct. 4.
This morning we received word that Capt. Bruce of the
English ship of war was coming up to call upon the families, Ej
that Mr. Brinsmade was coming with him.
When we went to school
we left an invitation for him to call at the school.
our scholars of it Ej requested them to sit very still.
We told
Just
as we had finished writing and preparing to close school he
came accompanied by Mr. Brinsmade, Dr. Judd 5 Lafon.
When we
saw them coming we immediately rang the bell for the classes in
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the meeting house § they were soon there § came in very still
and sat still very still.
After asking them a few questions §
hearing one of the smaller girls read, we sang two verses of the
48 hymn.
I then requested him to make a few remarks--he at first
hesitated but I urge (!) him a little § he said nearly as follows
§ Dr. Judd interpreted it.
It is highly gratifying to your Euro
pean friends, that you are blest with those who are laboring for
your good 5 that you are making such proficiency--We hope there
fore that you will listen 5 obey their instructions 5 if you will
do this their (!) is no doubt but that you will become Christians,
§ grow up § become useful members of community.
prayed § the scholars went out two by two.--
Dr. Judd then
Dr. Judd exhibited
to him some of the maps made by the members of the high school.
We returned home § the others went to call at Bro. Tinker's and
at the printing office §c.
to tea.
home
Sister Dimond expects him to morrow
Immediately after school went to writing in my letter
wrote as long as I could see--
in native.
Then Poha came § we read
After this went to meeting conducted by bro. Lafon
who preached upon the prophecies in Rev. 16.
He refered the
third angel to Italy, the fourth to Bonepart, § the sixth Angel
to Ottoman, the waters mean nations or people.
The seventh to
the cholera.
Friday Oct.
6.
Yesterday I had very few scholars in the morning--about
10 o'clock bro. Smith came § when was dismissed he gave out Ke
Kumu Kamalii--He also came in the afternoon when school was
about half out § when school was closed destributed to the boys
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When we came from school in the afternoon we made
preparations to see the Officers of the man of war.
until after sun-set.
They did [not] come
When I went down Kinau § her husband were
there also bro. § sis. Smith, together with Capt. Bruce § five
others--Their names I do not recollect.
After conversing a short
time with Kekuanoua bro. Brinsmade § Mr. Jarvis came in.
after this we went out to supper.
Soon
I was seated by the side of
one of the officers, a young man 5 whose father is said to be
the bishop of Dublin.
Was pleased with his conversation.
During
the evening the rest of the brethren came with their wives except
bro. Chamberlain's wife-conversation.
We spent the evening in interesting
About 8 o'clock Kinau § her husband left. About
8 1/2 o'clock, the capt. § his officers left.
Soon all left--§
we had no prayer.
On their way here they overtook Kinau in her hand cart
§ she very politely asked him to get into the hinder part $ ride.
This was quite a laughable circumstance.
The Officers told Sister
Dimond that they thought [they] should call up 3 see the school-but they have not been.
When they all had gone J. § myself re
tired to our room glad to get alone.
of company.
We are neither of us fond
To day has passed as usual.
We have been the sub
ject of prayer to-day by our reinforcement.
Bro. Smith has been in school all day.
this afternoon.
Few scholars
Bro. Smith thinks he will be with us until
hoike--After that, at all events, we must go alone.
Another
week's labors in school are done, but how imperfectly have they
been accomplished.
No souls converted.
for the souls of our scholars.
Help, Lord to labor
To pray with § for them.---
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This evening after school visited the relic of Kamehameha.
She was afflicted with the asthma.
Was patient § resigned § said
God was patient with her--§ all she desired was to be ready to
die.
Saturday Oct. 7.
Last evening was engaged in writing from my diary in
my letter home.
Came up to the present time to day day (!) I
have closed a third epistle double sheets--closed my letter to
Mr. Ruggles or rather added a little to one I had written two
months before--Commenced one to bro. Charles § this afternoon
one to my sister Sarah.
This morning the king arrived in his vessel § brought
bro. Andrews.
When the vessel came in the king § the English
frigate exchanged salutes by firing.
The king fired from his
vessel, from the fort at the side of the harbor--^ from the hill.
At firing of one of the cannon on the hill a man was so blown
to pieces that he has since died--The firing continued about 3/4
of an hour--While they were in the act of firing an English whale
ship arrived § anchored.
About 11 o'clock J. § myself walked
mauka about a mile--Called on two teachers females.
One of them
was very polite to us--invited within § gave us a melon.
returned much fatigued § soon took dinner.
We
I then went to writing
5 kept at it until 5 o'clock.
Just before dinner Bro. Bingham
§ wife returned from Waialua.
Came from Ewa to day on horse back.
This evening since supper J. has been out to see one
of our scholars very sick--Says he will not live till morning.
Another woman also who is near her end--0 how fast this people
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are dying--What is done for them must be done quickly.
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0 Lord
help us to be faithful § to khow nothing among them but Jesus
Christ § him crucified.
Monday Oct. 9.
Attended a prayer meeting Saturday night at bro. C's
conducted by bro. Lafon, also this evening Monthly concert for
sabbath schools at bro. Tinker's conducted by bro. L.
Yesterday
morning J. attended to the little girls § in the afternoon.
Read
to them § questioned to them in the Kumu Kamalii for Oct. the
boy sinking in the water.
Mr. Bingham preached all day--In the morning from Amoza 5:14.15-In the afternoon from Iakoba 1.5
"Ina i nele kakihi o oukou i
ke akamai, e noi aka oia i ke Akua i ka mea i hoaui wale mai no
na mea a pau me ka hoino ole mai, a e haauiia mai noia nona."
At noon went to hear Mr. Deil ( 0
evening did not go out.
from Is. 3.10.11--In the
Saturday night an invitation came to
all the mission here thru' Dr. Judd to visit this afternoon at
one o'clock to visit the Emogene.
This afternoon we dismissed
our school § turn out without our dinners expecting dinner on
board.
We waited some at Mr. Brinsmade for the king § Kinau to
get away.
Kinau went away but the king remained behind.
The
Capt. § officers waited on us around the vessel for some time
§ then we returned.
It was 3 o'clock when we got home § four
when we eat dinner.
This morning I added some thing to my letter
to sister S. 5 this afternoon added something to my letter to
Charles.
Commenced one to Dr. Lansing on some letter paper on which
were some printed resolutions.
J. did not go out this evening
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About sunset called upon Mr. Bingham § wife.
Saw Mr. Brinsmade there.
Friday Oct. 13.
All the spare time I have had this week out of school
has been devoted to writing letters home.
getting nine ready, for the Persia
sail tomorrow.
I have succeeded in
Capt. Amly who expects to
Three to my parents, one to Mr. Ruggles written
about two months since, one to Dr. Lansing, one to Sister Sarah,
one to bro. Charles, one to bro. Strong, one to my bro. Horace.
J. has prepared eight.
We have been much driven in preparing
our letters § feel somewhat released this evening--our school
being closed for the week § our letters ready, § sent to the
letter bag.
We sent also two bundles of Sandwich Is. Gazettes,
containing each two papers § a supplement, No. 48 § 49. Vol. 1.
Wednesday evening we had a meeting as usual at bro.
Chamberlain's.
Bro. Tinker conducted it.
bro. Lafon sailed for Kauai.
Tuesday afternoon
Yesterday afternoon Capt. Bruce
sailed, for Hawaii Society Is. Pitcairnes Is. § from thence back
to Valpariso.
Tuesday he had an interview with the king § had
some statements made respecting the character of the British
consul.
Last evening attend the sailors prayer meeting but no
sailors present - Made some remarks § also a prayer, after meeting bro. Diel asked
me if I knew of any pious mechanics in America.
They were wishing
to send to try to get some to come out here as there appears to
be an opening.
This week bro. Smith has been into school most every
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day § staid generally but part of the time.
Last sabbath morning while winding up my watch the chain
broke § yesterday I got it from the watch maker's § this morning
it broke again.
Left my other, or Mrs. C. watch to be cleaned.
Returned mine again to the watch-maker's this morning.
This
evening J. has gone to a female prayer meeting at bro. Smith's.
Saturday Oct. 14.
This morning was busy in doing some things about the
house § setting some glass at the school house.
After dinner
J. went to Dr. Judd's Ej had a tooth plugged Ej her teeth scraped.
Dr. J. worked at them two hours.
J. has spent the day in sewing.
This morning the Persia went out--This afternoon two vessels have
anchored outside.
prayer meeting.
Am now about going to our Saturday evening
Will the Lord meet with us E| give to us all a
spirit of devotion Ej a soul to feel for souls--
Lord's day Oct. 15.
Last evening attended the prayer meeting conducted by
bro. Hall.
prayed.
We had five prayers--all the brethren present
Some of them made a few remarks.
This morning arose
about the usual time but had no season of prayer before break
fast.
J. attended the sabbath school but I remained at home
Ej studied out a lesson in "Ke Kumu Kamalii" that I might be
able to take the charge of the scholars in the afternoon.
During the same time prayed alone in native.
in native.
Attended service
Mr. B. was quite late--Text Epeso 6.4. "Ou kou hoi
o na makua. mai hoonaukiuki aku i na keiki a oukou; aka. e alakai
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ia lakou maka hoopono ame ka hoo naauao a ka Haku".
meeting just in time for us to get to the chapel.
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He closed
At the Chapel
bro. Andrews preached from Gal. 1.11.12 "But I certify you, bre
thren, that the gospel which was preached of me, is not after
man.
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it
but by the revelation of Jesus Christ."
Two principle heads
1st, What gospel did Paul mean, evidently the old scriptures
or in fact a sum of the doctrines of the Bible--II Prove that
it was not after man.
1st.
Its doctrines were incomprehensible.
The Trinity, The God § man combined, The resurection--Men never
would have written a book which condemned themselves.
loved them, § wicked men hated them £jc §c.
Good men
Several very striking
5 powerful inferences.
At 2 o'clock attended sabbath school--62 scholars present
Read § questioned them upon "Ke kaao o ka manaoio" and "Ke kaika
wahine uuku".
Felt more interested than usual myself § had some
command of the language.
After this attended service again in
Native--bro. Andrews preached from Luka 10.26.
helu aua?"
"Pehea kau helu-
He spoke so fast that I did not understand him.
This has greatly discouraged me § for an hour I have felt bad-ua manaka nui loa au--
Since supper have had a season of prayer
by myself and another with J. § sung, but my manaka does not
leave.
0 Lord, help me to profit by thy chastisements lest I
be condemned with the world.
Do not go out this evening at the
Chapel.
Wednesday Oct. 18
This afternoon our school has closed § tomorrow we have
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he hoiki--Monday Dr. Judd came to us to copy some documents of
the king to send to Capt. Bruce.
but one as yet.
J. has copied two sheets § I
Hope to finish them to morrow.
Reed, some notes
from Ka neohe yesterday § I answered one of them § put a book
up for sister Parker § took it to bro. C.'s.
In that note I told
her it was somewhat doubtful about our visiting Keneohe (!) during
our vacation.
Three vessels have arrived this week.
will be going home.
Hope some of them
If so I shall attempt to write
some more
letters.
Friday Oct. 20
After writing the above on Wednesday evening we went to
the meeting at bro. C's.
read 12th chap. Ron,
It was conducted by bro Andrews.
He
He made a few remarks from these words
"Be not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Other of the brethren made remarks some said the[y] thought they
were doing things for the Lord but what they did had a tendency
to make them stupid.
I then made the enquiry--Is it possible
to work for God with all our might § lack fervency of spirit?
Some intimated by their remarks that such a thing was possible,
but to me, it was not plain (aka aole maopope Pau).
Bro. Smith
made the concluding prayer--I wished to say more but durst not.
Yesterday was our Hoike--All our scholars assembled about
half past 9 o'clock, § remained until 11 o'clock.
Bro. Hall's
school from Maaka was exhibited at the same time.
Our scholars
were 255 in number after we had closed other schools came in, §
I remained until they had finished exhibiting which was half past
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Heard considerable yesterday about § to day about
the morals of Captains § of the foreigners.
Understood that Capt.
B--n. had spent a night in fort for Moe Kolohe that he was found
with the mistress of R.C.--also heard from Mr. Bingham that and (!)
old sea capt. told him he did not know of but one Capt. besides
himself that was not guilty of adultery--heard also from Mr. B.
that the constable was very active in committing to prision (!)
all he could find engaged in that that was contrary to law.
Heard to day that bro Calkins a clerk for Mr. Brinslmade
had a man (a native) come to him § offer his daughter to him as
a mistress.
He replied he did not want her but he knew who did
§ took him to the Governor Kaukau
§ he had him confined in irons--
Heard also that the capt of the ship which was now stand
ing off § on for several days went to Lahaina § was taken up there,
Ej after paying his fine came down here Ej is now on shore doing
that which his evil heart leads him to do.
caught § put into the fort.
Hope he may get
Heard also that some of the wives of
the foreigners, thought their husbands must have misstrisses (!)
in tropical climes--This was a climax indeed.
Last evening Capt. Brewer § Mrs., Dominis were here to
supper.
While they were here a vessel came to anchor Ej it proved
to be the Jones Capt. Dominis from the coast.
He sent a note
or some one that he wished to see his wife--They left immediately.
Capt. Dominis charges his wife, so I understtod, when he left
not to associate with the missionaries.
of religion.
She left home a professor
After supper went down to the chapel prayer meeting.
Just [as] I got to the gate met a mate of the Howard, which is
to sail monday for America.
Tried to get him into meeting, but
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he would not go in I conversed with him.
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Went into the meeting,
5 bro. Johnstone was making the concluding prayer.
filled with sailors.
1837
The room was
This forenoon wrote a letter to Mr. Olmstead
I then went to work at my boxes putting upon them
cover with Locks, § butts.
after sun set.
Completed one which took me until
This evening feel exceedingly fatigued--J. has gone
to a female prayer meeting--since she left I have written the
above.
Have felt to day like a man let out of prison--Yesterday
afternoon copies two more sheets for Dr. Judd--of the king's com
plaint to king Wm.
Saturday Oct. 21.
This forenoone spent in finishing my work which I commenced
yesterday.
The boxes make very good chests.
little, or nothing.
were here to supper.
This afternoon have done
This evening bro. Chamberlain § his family
Just before supper read two sermons in Mr.
Finney's lectures on revivals.
Since supper have had a sweet
season of prayer in the bath-house.
J. has been sick to-day vomit
ing several times § this evening has a severe head ache.
Learned to day that a vessel is expected from America in Dec.
or Jan.
If so shall hope to receive letters
be able also to
answer some of them this winter--This evening a prayer meeting
at bro. C's.
Expect to conduct it.
Will the Lord assist me, 5
may his presence be manifested.
Tuesday Oct. 24.
Three days have now run away without writing in my diary.
Saturday evening we had an interesting meeting conducted by bro.
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On the sabbath I enjoyed myself more than usual = Felt
more a spirit of prayer.
In the morning attended to our little
class in the mauka school house.
Bro. A. preached in native in
the morning but I could understand only a little.
Timoteo 1.5.24.
His text was
After this went down to the chapel § heard bro.
Diel from these words, "Are not my ways equal are not your ways
unequal."
school.
E z . 18 chap.--After dinner J. went to the sabbath
In the afternoon bro. Bingham preached from Epeso, 3.4.
Same subject he had last sabbath--getting children to school,
or in some way educating them.
us there until after sun set.
He was quite animating.
He kept
During the day § evening I read
Barnes' introductory essay to Butler's Analogy.
Yesterday morning took down my letter to Mr. Olmstead
5 found the Howard was not going until to day--
From thence
visited bro. Smith's premises, § when I returned home went to
fixing my umbrella.
After dinner commenced a letter to bro.
Ferris of Norwalk.
When I had written about a page bro. Andrews § Judd came
in to get me to assist me in examing (!) the documents of the
king to England.
them.
We worked at them until dark but did not finish
After supper I commenced my letter again.
§ wife came in § staid until 9 o'clock.
Soon bro. Castle
After they left I finished
my letter § When I retired it was 10 1/4 o'clock.
This morning
I sealed it § took it over to bro. Smith's before breakfast.
Did not have my season of prayer until after breakfast § prayers.
Wrote to bro. McDonald § sent by bro. Andrews.
this commenced another letter.
the sabbath school of D.
After
This was to Mr. E. T. Hoyt § to
After dinner finished it § took to Mr.
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Reynold's store for Capt. Worth.
sailed in his man of war for Maui.
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Page
During the afternoon the king
The Peru also sailed for Maui
Capt. Worth's ship Howard sailed for America.
Two or three
schooners have sailed also out of the harbor.
Early this morning a ship was seen at the leeward § at
sun set she had not yet arrived--She is reported to be from Japan
This evening have written to bro. Johnston about the system of
salaries §c.
Wednesday Oct. 2 5
Like as we did yesterday so this morning we saw § Bark
on the horizon at the West of us.
She anchored about sunset.
This forenoon commenced a letter to bro. Bliss, also wrote one
to Dea. J. White of Boston.
Wrote one also to bro. Wilcox at
Hilo.
About noon bro. Dimond § sister Hall went to Ewa in a
canoe.
on foot.
Bro. Chamberlain § Castle have been to Kaneohe, § back,
Rec^ two notes from Sister Smith to come over to Kane-
ohe--shall not go this week as we have learned to bro. Emerson
§ his family expect to be there on Friday § spend the sabbath.
Bro. Tinker lectured to us this evening from Rom. 12.1.
Thursday Oct. 26.
This morning soon after breakfast I went and asked Mr.
Bingham for his horse to go to Waikiki.
About 9 o'clock sister
Castle, J § myself went together in a wagon § were gone most of
the forenoon.
We rode into the midst of the grove of cocoa-nut
trees § walked roung [round] some visiting the houses.
We were
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presented by the natives with alua niu.
bro. Dimond had returned from Ewa.
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When we returned we found
Soon after dinner I went to
translating a tract written by Davida Malo--About half completed
it.
Worked until after sunset.
We all went to bro. S. to supper.
Soon after supper we returned home § I went down to the Chapel
prayer meeting.
Few present.
Have just returned.
Friday Oct. 27
Have accomplished little or nothing to day.
noon labored some in the carpenters shop.
This fore
This afternoon read
a piece by Prof. Hitchcock on the connection of Geology with
natural religion in the Biblican Repository.
to bro. Coan.
After this read some in Butler's analogy.
sunset went to Bro. Chamberlain's to supper.
after supper.
Then wrote a letter
After
Returned immediately
After my season of prayer went to see Mr. Tolman.
Had not been there long before Mr. Eduard Jackson came in 5 began
to tell about his adventure at sea--soon began to say that the
missionaries had done no good, that priest craft was a money mak
ing business.
Conversed with him some upon the subject.
return home until 8 1/2 o'clock.
Smith to a female prayer meeting.
Did not
Found J. had gone out to bro.
Have felt unhappy all day
from some thing that occurred this morning.
My past offences
have stared me in the face all day--May I gather wisdom from it
all 5 so behave in days to come as I should before all my fellow
men § before God--"How great a matter a little fire kindleth."
Sat. Oct. 28.
This forenoon I wrote to bros. Knapp § Munn, § left at
bro. Chamberlain's.
I have no letters on hand now unanswered.
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This afternoon I spent with Dr. Judd in having a tooth plugged
$ in cutting his hair.
Had my own cut this forenoon by J.
Bathed
this afternoon § made preparations for the Sabbath.
This evening attended the prayer meeting at bro. C.'s
conducted by bro. Dimond.
Had three prayers.
Talked together
about labouring for a revival of religion such as we have witnessed
at home.
Lead us 0 God to labor in such as to be blessed of
God in our endeavors.
0 Lord prepare me for the sabbath.
Lord's day Oct. 29.
This morning I enjoyed my season
of devotion.
breakfast read the 14th Lack. § Henry's (?) notes.
After
J. attended
the sabbath school while she was gone I prayed by myself in native,
read also in my diary the record of God dealings towards me a year
since.
My heart was affected by reading the it (!).
Truly I
was lead [led] by him who hath said "I will never leave you nor
forsake you".
Attended service § heard bro. Bingham preach again
upon the subject of training children.
Immediately after this went down to the chapel § heard
bro. Diel preach from 2 Tim 2.9. "But the word of God is not
bound."
It was very good.
On my return bro. Smith told me some
things that Gazette had been publishing trying to make out that
the mission was a failure by taking insolutive (?) statements
from the brethren who had report[ed] to the rooms.
Whether for
eigners allow that we do any good or not may the word of God
have precourse § be glorified.
Bro. Dimond brought home with
him to dinner bro. Calkins § Capt. Pease.
After dinner the
subject of whaling upon the sabbath came up.
I made a very few
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plain remarks which appeared afterwards to be very applicable
to Capt. P.
He is not a professor, but I should indulging a
hope of being a Christian.
whales
He says he is accustomed to take
upon the sabbath but does not think it is right.
Jus
tifies himself because he agreed with the owners to do so.
him that made no difference.
Told
God claims were binding rather than
men's .
May he profited by the remarks made by us all.
his conscience approved of what we said.
till he comes out decided.
our class.--
He said
May he have no peace
After this I went § took charge of
Bro. Bingham preached this afternoon from 1 Theis.
2.4.--Men must not preach to please men.
This evening do not go out--feel exceedingly fatigued.
0 Lord help me to carry much of the sabbath into the week upon
which we have entered.
Monday Oct. 30
This morning I arose about 5 o'clock § had my season
of reading before breakfast.
After breakfast § prayer I went
§ sppnt a few minutes at the morning prayer meeting of the natives.
After I returned I sat down § wrote a letter to Capt. Pease upon
the that (!) subject we were conversing about yesterday.
I then
took it down § gave it to bro. Calkins § at noon I learned from
bro. Dimond that he had received it.
When I returned found some
papers here left by Dr. Judd for me to copy.
to the Europa § her catholic passengers.
in the Sandwich Island Gazette.
It was Kinau's tabu
After dinner read some
It contained extracts from the
Missionary Herald of what some of our brethren had sent to the
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One spoke of the oppression of the chiefs.
§ Judd were mourning over that-chiefs as they do.
Hilo.
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Bro. Bingham
All do not stand up for the
Rec^ by the Becket a letter from bro W. at
About dusk bro. Calkins brought one from Capt. Tristram
D. Pease in answer to one I wrote in the morning.
me but said he could not follow its directions.
for his soul.
He thanked
If not, I tremble
This evening attended the prayer meeting for slaves,
conducted by bro. Smith.
He read The preamble of the N .Y .Y.M.A.S.S .
§ the account of Amos Dresser written by himself.
We had only
three prayers.--
Thursday Nov. 9, 1837
Having just returned from Kaneohe I seat myself to record God's
varied dealings towards me § mine during 9 days of absence from H.
Tuesday morning 31st ult. I made some enquiries respecting
a horse for J. to ride to the pali, but as I could not get a saddle
without borrowing out of the mission family, we concluded to stay
at home.
Not long after we had come to such a conclusion bro.
Castle came in § prevailed upon us, to go in company with him §
his wife.
We immediately set about getting ready.
I succeeded
in getting a side-saddle of Mrs. Corey through Mrs. Little.
After
sending a native for it, § he not succeeding I went for it myself
§ brought it here on my back.
In the mean time bro. C. obtained
Mrs. Little's horse § Mrs. Diell's side-saddle.
We waited nearly
an hour for bro. C. § finally started of without him just at noon.
We had not gone more than a mile before they overtook us.
C. § myself went on foot.
hours.
Bro.
We reached the pali in about two
We had sent a native on before us with our bundles 5
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to have horses sent for our wives the other side of the pali.
Kailielieli accompanied us § returned with us to day.
We were
about 1 1/2 hours going down the pali § walking ai mile on the
other side before the horses came for us.
There were four of
them--Mr. Emerson's two horses, § two others.
We reached bro.
Parker's about sun set § found bro. Emerson, wife 5 two children
there, having got there about noon.
we were pleased to meet there.
of us together.
It was pleasant to have so many
Sister P. succeeded very well in making prepara
tions for so many of us.
for her bed.
Altho' it made bro P. pilikia
Sister Smith was driven to a settee
In the evening the subject of conversation was upon
the oppression of this government, § the present system with
natives in the families of the missionaries.
The next day (Wednesday) after visiting the school some
one proposed a ride in a canoe across the bay, distance four miles.
It was agreed upon § we four (Parker, Emerson, Castle 5 myself)
soon set off, being rowed by two natives.
in crossing.
We were about an hour
When we had reached the opposite side we took a
walk of about five miles--wandering near the remains of a volcano
along on the beach where we gathered a few shells, § around a
salt lake or pond where we saw some very large heaps of salt.
Near the salt, we saw a large stick of timber on the shore some
what rotten.
We supposed it to have floated from the American
coast to the place where it lay.
kai.
From thence we could see Molo
We were about two hours performing our jaunt of 5 miles
on foot.
We gave directions that the canoe should be ready for
us on the opposite side of the salt pond at our return.
It was
so but we could not get to it without wading as the water was
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They had not eaten dinner § soon we all sat down to
the table about 3 1/2 o'clock P.M.
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We reached the boat and in an hour we were back to
bro. P.'s.
bro. P
9,
This was the afternoon for
lecture § not long after dinner, bro. E. P. § myself
' £
went to the meeting.
went to walk.
Our wives (J* 5 sister Castle) § Sister Smith
Bro. Emerson preached from Luka Mok. lO.Paa, 42.
"Aka, hookahi no mea o pono ai".
In the evening bro. Castle
was taken quite sick with a nervous fever.
of his shoe parting his foot.
This was on account
The next morning he was much better,
but [we did] not go on to Waialua as we expected.
tating for about two hours whether we ought to go.
We were hesi
Our wives
were opposed to our going on account of bro. C.'s health.
Soon
we learned that the canoe had been fixed for us, § then unfixed
§ the man who was to go with us had gone off.
This put an end
to it.
Soon after dinner bro. Emerson
on their way to Honolulu.
ma
started for Kailua
They were making a tour round the Is.
preaching here § there on the way.
bro. C. Ej wife with J
myself
walked towards the mountains about a mile § I became somewhat
light
^ trifling.
We retired early with the expectation of starting early
the next morning.
The next morning came
soon after breakfast
5 prayers we started for the canoe, our wives accompanying us
part way to the canoe.
We got into the canoe about 8 1/2 o'clock--
For an hour, or more we had to row.
to row us.
We had a native man § boy
We assisted them a little in rowing.
We stopped on
a sand back, about 4 or 5 miles from the place of starting, to
raise our sail.
This reminded us of Robison Crusoe (!)--seeing
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the tracks on the sand.
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Here I got a few small shells.
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We were
hindered about half an hour in preparing our sail, but soon made
it up in our more rapid progress.
Soon after we commenced sailing
the wind rose £j the waves rolled, threatening sometimes to swallow
up our frail bark.
Had it not been for the coral, which extended
some ways from the shore just under the water, 5 warded off the
heavy sea, we must have perished.
not have ventured.
Had it not been for this we should
Before we had gone two miles we passed a
very large cone of rock several hundred feet high.
It was about
the proportion of a cone on which are formed hat bodies.
about 3/8 of a mile around its base.
It was
It made a grand appearance.
Soon after passing this we were landed § went on foot about half
a mile on account of the heavy sea coming to the shore.
We soon
embarked again § the remainder of the way sailed nearer the shore.
We sailed until we reached Haula [Hauula] $ where we were pre
vented from going farther on account of the absence of coral to
keep off the high sea.
our way to Waialua.
This was twenty miles from Kaneohe 5 half
We passed two quite large bays 5 the moun
tain just back from the shore was high, steep 5 grand in its
appearance.
We reached Haula in four hours, at 12 1/2 o'clock.
Here the natives received us, 5 entertained us with a comfortable
shelter, seat, § soon with a boiled fowl § some boiled potatoes
(sweet).
salt.
We had only one knife.
We had each of a plate § some
Of this ^ some ginger cake 5 an orange put up by Sister
Parker we made a comfortable repast.
We sent word to this place
that we should be there the day before § they prepared a pig for
us to eat, ^ horses to pursue our journey.
ready this day for us.
The horses were soon
And about 2 o'clock we started on horse
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back with each of us a horse, § our leader [on] a horses
was the teacher of the place--
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Our leader
About four miles from this we stopped
where the governor of that district was building a sugar mill.
Just beyond this I stopped
§ examined very hastily a school taught
by a graduate of the high school.
ant.
He had 57 scholars § one assist
I was much pleased with the appearance of his school.
This
was in the diocease (!) of Mr. Emerson--Just beyond this a teacher
§ all his school came out to salute us.
We traveled on the wind
ward side of the island until we reached about 8 miles § nearly
the end of the island.
Much of that we passed over was covered
with sand § appeared as if once covered with the sea.
The sea
was cut off from our sight by a large bank of sand made undoubtedly
by the water.
At this point we proved to be twelve miles from Waialua.
I thought it to be but about 5 or 6 miles § was somewaht dis
couraged in riding so far for this distance especially as there
was the appearance of a severe thunder storm for the last half
of the way.
In this last twelve miles we passed several collec
tions of houses with apparently a school attached to each.
When
we were within about three miles of Waialua, it began to rain.
It had thundered § lightened for some time.
about 6 1/2 o'clock.
almost torrents.
got quite wet.
We reached Waialua
It was quite dark § the rain descended in
Bro. C. § myself had umbrellas, but bro. C.
My own feet,
§ legs were wet.
As the native
had not arrived with our calabash we borrowed clothes of bro. Locke.
Sister Locke soon had some supper ready for us.
for us to meet with one of our brethren again.
It was pleasant
On account of
our fatigue we retired early occupying the house § bedroom of
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On board of the canoe in the morning I was sea
sick § had the headache in the afternoon.
I feel now some as
I did then § shall record no more to night.
Friday Morning.
I begin this morning to renew the notice
of my visit to Waialua.
Saturday morning bro. C. § myself accompanied by bro.
Locke visited Mr. Emerson’s premises, § his accommodations in
which bro. L. had become, in some respects, a sharer.
house was built of stone one story high.
§ cook room attached to it.
Bro. E.'s
It had a good cellar,
The house itself had four rooms.
A sitting room, a dining room, a study § a bed-room.
which were very accommodating.
All of
Bro. L. had fixed up a douby house
which bro. E. had built to accommodate visitors, § for a work
shop, § had just commenced keeping house in it.
rooms.
They made three
They did not have board floors--It was nearly as large
§ as accommodating as bro. P.'s at Kaneohe.
From his dining
room back to his cook room § native house which were under one
roof for about 15 feet was a lanai, tight on one side § open on
the other.
These were built of grass, § appeared very comfortable.
I was much pleased with his situation § the appearance of the
country.
The school house which was of doubies was laid up but
the roof was not on.
It was very large.
A river, of some con
siderable size, was running within a few rods of their dwellings.
The salt water set up there.
Along on the bank of the river were
several springs, some were for water to drink, § some for washing.
The ground was some what stony--Bro. E. had sugar cane, § almost
every thing that would grow, under culture.
mill for making molasses.
He had also a sugar
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When we returned from our morning walk, Laanui came in.
He is the chief of that part of the island.
place also came in.
The head man of that
He is a deacon in bro E's church.
With
these we spent some time in conversing until the time of dinner
arrived.
Soon after dinner bro. C. § L. § myself went down to
the river § had a season of swimming.
enjoyed for some years.
which was built of grass.
This was what I had not
After this we visited the meeting house,
It was about 100 feet long § 50 wide.
The timbers in it were very nice.
The pulpit was built of koa.
The bell was hung up by a chain § was rung by having a rope attached
to the tongue.
But this was hewa because it had broken off several
pieces from the bell § it was very imperfect in its sound.
this meeting house bro. L. had his school.
5 no school.
In
This day was Saturday
From here we called on Laanui who resided within
a stone's throw of the church.
Of him we tried to get a horse
to come to Ewa on Monday but did not succeed.
5 engaged them.
Got two of others
One of them was to be rode through to H. for
the wife of his owner who had gone round the island with bro.
Emerson.
During the afternoon we went up a hill § took an ex
tensive survey of the suburbs of Waialua.
High mountains on
each side, but rich § extensive vallies between them.
To the
west was the sea § in fair weather § Kauai could be seen es
pecially at the setting of the sun.
After this we made prepar
ations for the sabbath § had seasons of prayer.
About sunset
we were ready for supper but waited some for bro. Bishop from
Ewa, who was expected to preach on the sabbath.
not come we eat supper.
But as he did
Soon after we were through he came.
He was so troubled with a cold that he had caught the night
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before, being out in the rain, that he could scarcely speak.
After he had eaten we had a kind of prayer meeting.
was not able to pray.
Bro. B.
The other three of us prayed round.
Bro.
B. remarked that it was privilege to hear some [one] else pray
in English which he did not often enjoy.
I had forgotten to
state that bro. L. § his wife were well § that they had a fine
boy of 3 months old.
Sabbath morning came and it was a pleasant day.
It
was not so warm as to be uncomfortable.
In the morning bro. B. felt no better § was obliged
to get others to assist him.
in church.
I read the chapter in the morning
Laanui made the long prayer § the Deac. the last.
Bro. B.'s text was Ioane 3.3.
I could understand him better
than I could three months before, when I was at Ewa.
Immediately after morning service there was a sabbath
I
school § I opened it with prayer.
The lesson for them all was
upon a hand bill containing "Simeon's blessing Christ."
They
all recited it to their teachers, § then I ask the whole school
some questions from it.
The scholars were about 300 in number.
At 1 1/2 o'clock there was another sabbath school at which the
"ai o kala" was the text book.
adults § children together.
This was bro. Emerson's class--
At this I prayed $ bro. Locke ques
tioned the scholars about 4 or 500 in number.
were kept in but about an hour.
The sabbath schools
At the close of the afternoon
school I made some few remarks about immediate repentance.
was hemahema loa ia.
It
At 3 o'clock service commenced again.
In
this bro. Castle led at the singing § I assisted him.
Laanui
made the first prayer again, § part of the preaching.
Bro. B.'s
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text was Ioane 6.37 "A o ka mea ehele mai io'a nei, aole loa wau
kipaku aku ia ia."
In the evening I heard the servants of the
two families recite in the union questions.
Ioane Mok. 1.
I
enjoyed the sabbath very well § felt encouraged from what I did
to go on to get the language.
I became somewhat fatigued from
the labors of the day § retired early.
The next morning (Monday)
we arose about 5 o'clock 6* about 6 1/2 o'clock we had our horses
ready § started for Ewa.
Ewa about 10 1/2 o'clock.
Bro. B. accompanied us.
We reached
We tried some to get to Ewa before
bro. Tinker § his wife should leave in the canoe for H. that one
of us might go with them as we had but one horse from Ewa.
this however we did not succeed.
In
They had been gone two hours.
The country we passed over from Waialua to Ewa was very level
§ the soil rich but entirely uncultivated.
This made me feel
sad to see so much that might be cultivated lying useless.
There were 3 or 4 ravines we had to pass over which were rather
difficult.
We staid at Ewa two hours 5 took some dinner.
concluded to go on with one horse, 5 ride alternately.
We
Bro.
C. started before me, on foot 5 had gone half way (6 miles)
before I overtook him on horse back.
He then took the horse
£j I footed it the rest of the way home.
He rode by the way
of the sea § I came across the Kalo patches.
We reached Hono
lulu in about three hours.
When I reached home Capt. Dominis 5 his wife were here
making a call, but as I was weary § dirty I came up stairs immediatley, § before I had washed § changed my clothes, they
left § I did not speak with them.
Bro. Emerson ma
reached
H. the Friday night before, 5 were here to supper that evening.
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It was monthly concert night § the meeting was at bro.
Bingham's.
Bro. E. conducted the meeting.
At the close of the
meeting, it was proposed that a series of protracted meetings
should be held at the four stations on this island, commenc
ing on the monthly concert day, in Jan. Feb. Mar. § April.
But it was not settled upon.
May such meetings be commenced,
§ we all be prepared for them.
After meeting bro. C. § myself concluded that he should
go over to Kaneohe the next day
I the following day meet him
5 our wives at the Pali with horses.
During the night I did not
sleep much being very much fatigued § annoyed with musquitoes,
for our netting was at Kaneohe.
The next morning it rained §
bro. C. did not start early as he expected, § as the rain con
tinued he gave up going entirely.
I secured a horse § saddle of
bro. Bingham § about 9 o'clock, after writing a note to J. I pro
posed to bro. Castle that we should both go over to Kaneohe on
foot even if it did rain.
it.
I thought we should feel better for
So after we had made arrangements with bro. Judd to send
horses for our wives only the following day we started about half
past 9 o'clock.
It rained every few minutes § the mud, until we
reached mauka some ways, was very deep.
2 o'clock, with our feet wet
were glad to get there.
but a little rain.
We reached Kaneohe about
& our clothes muddy.
However we
On the other side of the pali there was
Sister P. provided us with some dinner § we
partock thereof very bountifully § with very great appetites.
In
the evening we had a prayer meeting.
The next day, Wednesday, as it appeared like rain this
side of the pali we made but little calculation upon starting.
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Just before noon we sent a boy to the pali to see if there were
horses, § if so to raise a smoke on the pali.
We had sent word
the night before by Eleele kauka that horses need not be sent
to the pali if it rained.
Before we started from bro. P.'s smoke
was descried on the pali by some of the natives.
We hastened
to the pali, J. § myself on horseback Sister Castle in the small
wagon drawn by natives § bro. C.
When we had reached within
half a mile of the pali we met Alapai (Eleele kauka) with a
note from bro. Judd, that the horses were not sent to day but
would be the next if it was as pleasant as it was that day.
When
we received this we hastened back as we came except that bro.
Castle rode I went on foot.
Bro. P. ma received us back very
cordially-- We felt some what disappointed but concluded it was
all for the best--And it proved so by preparing our wives to
perform all the jaunt yesterday.
singing § conversation.
The evening was spent in reading
The wind was high during the night §
threatened to throw down our houses over our heads.
passed the night in safety.
But we
Yesterday morning it was clear § windy
§ after sitting a while after breakfast § prayers we started on
horseback for the pali about 10 o'clock.
Three of us rode on
horseback § sister Castle rode in the little wagon drawn by a
company of native boys.
We reached the top of the pali, our
wives being assisted by natives, just at twelve o 'clock--"Nui
loa ka makani maluna o ka pali".
It was so strong that even
the stones could not keep their places.
to our wives.
It was quite fatigueing
We had scarcely seated ourselves to rest § to par
take of some dinner which we had brought with us before natives
came from H. with four horses.
We took off the saddles § let
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After eating we started for H.
J. riding bro. Bingham's horse § sister C. bro. J.'s grey.
We
rode slow § on our way had 2 or 3 little showers which wet us a
little.
We reached home about 3 o'clock § found the dirt blowing
at H. more than ever before.
with dirt.
Everything in the house was covered
bro. B. § family were at Manoa § they had sent us
the horse from there § the native who came with it, took it im
mediately back.
After getting things to rights a little in
our room § feeling somewhat low spirited from fatigue we took
our native testaments § read a chapter § had a prayer in native.
Alapai started in the morning with our things but did [not] get
here until after our arrival.
After supper J. felt somewhat lame
§ we both retired early.
This morning we have felt better than I expected § I
have spent all the forenoon in writing the foregoing except what
I wrote last evening.
Last evening I received a letter from bro.
Lafon stating that Mr. Peck, the silk planter on Kauai was coming
to H. on his way to America.
The vessel in which he came from
Kauai has probably returned this morning as a vessel has just gone
out for Kauai.
A large english ship has gone out this [morningC?)]
but is standing off § on for something.
There are five vessels
in the roads § 8 within.
Saturday Nov. 11
This day I am reminded of the birth-day anniversary of
my father § sister Mary.
One is 77, the other 40 years old.
One § another of their birth day anniversaries will pass away
but I shall not see them.
But I hope to meet them in heaven.
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There together may we recount the wonders of redeeming love.
Yesterday after writing what I did I commenced reading
"Butler's Analogy" § read to J. in the afternoon while she was at
work.
In the evening I read to her while she was making a green
shade for my eyes in the evening.
Was told yesterday of a strange
phenomanon (!) respecting the ebbing § flowing of the tide--The
water here was said to go out two feet very suddenly £j then return
two feet above the common height--supposed to be the effect of
an eqrthquake--vessels in the harbor were left aground, § fish
left upon the beach.
To day we have heard from Maui.
That it was much more
noticable there than here, especially on the windward side of
the island--for the inhabitants had to escape for their lives
§ two old women were actually drowned.
It is thought an eruption
has taken place on Hawaii.
Last evening a little schooner was towed in by several
whale boats.
I suggested that it was built from the wreck of another
vessel by those who might be cast away in her.
to be so.
To day it proves
The vessel was wrecked on Ocean (?) Is. 5 the capt.,
mate § fourteen men have come here from there in this little
schooner.
This morning I rode to the pali to see if I could find
J.'s thimble which she thought she lost there on Thursday.
did not succeed in finding it.
But
This afternoon completed the
translation of Davida Malo's tract.
This evening attended the prayer meeting at bro. Cham
berlain's § conducted the same.
To morrow Mr. Bingham stays to
Manoa § either bro. Smith or Tinker will preach for us.
May they
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be filled with the spirit, § may I be prepared for the sabbath
school.
Since meeting have written the above.
Lord's day Nov. 12
This morning I arose as usual § had my season of prayer
before breakfast.
At 8 o'clock J. took charge of our Infant class.
While she was gone I read some native and attempted to pray in
native.
At 9 1/2 o'clock bro. Tinker preached for us from Mataio
15:7.8.
"E ka poe hookamani, pono io ka Ieaia i olelo anai ai
no oukou, i ka i ana, 0 keia poe kauaka ke hoomaikai mai mei
lakou io'u me ko lahou lehelehe; a ka, o ko lakou naau la, he
mamao loa ia ia'u."
I could understand some of it.
After this
attended the chapel 5 heard Mr. Diell from the jailor's words
Many captains present.
The one whose shipwreck I mentioned yes
terday Capt. Brown, had thanks offered for their deliverance
from death.
At 2 o'clock I went myself to take charge of our infant
class.
Returning therefrom saw two sailors one of them told me
he had a brother at home in Scotland who was a minister § ex
pressed a desire to have the Alphabet of this language to take
to him.
I gave him a "Kumu mua", also each of them a tract.
They belonged to the ship Illinois Capt. Merchant.
noon bro. Smith preached from Solomona 23.26.
haawi mai ia'u kou meau".
This after
"E kuu keiki, e
Could understand most of it.
Since supper this evening J. § myself have been sing
ing, reading § praying, § now we are about to retire.
May we
[be] kept in safety through the night, § prepared on the morrow
to commence our school § to honor God in so doing.
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Monday Nov. 13.
This day we have commenced our school again.
about 100 girls this morning § 62 boys this afternoon.
Castle has been in school all day,
this afternoon.
selves.
We had
Sister
Kaio this morning § Kawahine
Let the schoolars (!) make some laws for them
Got along better than I anticipated.
This evening have
just returned from the monthly concert for sabbath schools at bro.
Tinker's.
Only 5 brethren present § sister Castle--3 prayers.
Feel quite fatigued--Received a short note from bro. McDonald.
Wednesday Nov. 15
Just returned from meeting where bro. Tinker read for
our criticism a piece that he had prepared for the Hawaiian Spec
tator on the views of Missionary enterprizes.
§ high colourings § others false § low.
Some gave false
It read admirably well.
Yesterday § to-day our school was quite interesting.
Scholars increase, about the same number as we had before Hoike.
This forenoon felt rather unwell.
the language more § more every day.
I see my awkardrtess (!) in
Will the Lord help me to
get it--and when I get it use it for his glory.
Saturday Nov. 18.
It is just a year to day since I began to spend my days
with my beloved companion.
0 how swiftly time rolls away!
I
care not how quick my days are numbered if they are only spent
in the service of God.
me.
My schools become more interesting to
0 when will the time come when I shall be able to tell to
them in their own tongue the story of a savior's life, sufferings
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§ death.
Yesterday I proposed to my scholars that they should
bring testaments to read in at the commencement of school.
0
Lord help thy servant to make it plain to them.
To day I have accomplished little or nothing.
Last
night or yesterday the wind change to the south which brought
sea air.
Today it has stormed.
This morning I went to Ladd §
Co. to exchange some braid § after returning home completed a
safety chain which I purpose to give to bro. Parker.
This morn
ing the brethren of this station had a meeting to say who should
take bro. Smith's house, bro. Castle ^ myself.
decide § have left it to us.
They could not
We have not seen each other since
to converse about it, but I think we shall conclude to take it
together.
0 Lord guide us in this, § all things.
Last night
felt very bad from what Sister D. said in reference to our
staying here.
May our trials be profitable to our souls.
This evening attended the prayer at bro. C. conducted
by bro. Castle.
Bro. Chamberlain's three children have been quite sick
to day.
Lord's day Nov. 19.
This morning I arose at 5 o'clock § spent the time un
til it was light enough to read in prayer.
We did not have our
breakfast ^ prayers as early as generally.
Before we got through
the bell rang for sabbath school.
I attended all day § altho'
it has rained more or less all day I had 50 scholars in the
morning and 30 in the afternoon.
Mr. Bingham has preached all
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Bro. Diell preached from Co. 119.9.
It was a good discourse § delivered with some feeling.
This
evening J. § myself have been reading "Butler's analogy".
Tuesday Nov. 21.
Last evening attended the monthly concert for schools
upon these islands.
Few present.
Had only three prayers.
Learned yesterday that bro. Hall was expecting to take bro.
Smith's house § bro. Castle, or myself were to take up with
bro. H's place.
This has been contrived without saying any
thing to either of us, however, Aia no ia lakou.
been to see bro. Castle.
To day have
He feels much disposed to give way
to us , § continue to board with bro. Chamberlain--1 am not
ready to do so, as yet.
This morning wrote a letter to bro.
Parker, § enclosed a safety chain.
has come fr. Kaneohe.
here to tea.
to America.
This afternoon Sister Smith
This evening Capt. Joy § Capt. Peck were
Mr. P. goes in a few days to California § from thence
Says he will take letters for us.
phenonomon ( 0
Learned that the
respecting the tide on the 7th inst. was much more
striking at Hilo, than here, several houses § lives destroyed.
Learned also that there is some attention among bro. Lyman's
scholars.
0 that we might have one here also.
in the midst of our school.--
0 Lord come down
Sister Smith has come to day from
Kaneohe.
Thursday Nov. 23.
Yesterday § to-day have got along in school very well.
Saw yesterday Kulepe whom we think of getting as an assistant.
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Last evening called to see Mr. Bingham a few moments before meeting.
In the afternoon he preached to females § to a crowd[ed] house
upon the virtuous wife.
school.
Took tea with us, 5 after supper went with J. to call
upon Mrs. Johnson.
seamen.
This afternoon Sister Smith visited our
I tried to prepare something to say to the
Before I left bro. § sister Castle came in, § made me
late to meeting.
Soon J. returned § I went to the meeting.
Just a year to night since I arrived home with my com
panion from Sunderland.
The next day married.
This morning
wrote to bro. Andrews for some books.
Friday Nov. 24.
Just a year to-day since I was married.
I cannot realize
that 365 days have passed since we were united in wedlock.
This
evening we have been reading our letters of correspondance think
ing it very proper upon this occasion.
It was gratifying to reflect upon the manner we were led
by him who ordereth all things.
This noon bro. Locke, wife §
child arrived § have spent their time here at bro. Dimond's until
this evening when they have gone to Dr. Judd's.
Bro. Parker has been here also but I did not see him.
Sister Smith has returned with him--
This morning she accompanied
J. § myself down town § to call on Mrs. Ladd.
also been here to day.
Bro. Bishop has
His son Serino [Sereno] came with him.
My scholars (boys) commenced to day the "Helunaau".
Saturday Nov. 24 [25].
This morning bro. Locke came here soon after breakfast
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with his wife § child § they spent most of the forenoon.
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Soon
bro. Castle came in to request me to pay wages to my natives.
This brought on quite an argument in which J. bro. C. § Locke
were parties.
I said little or nothing.
Bro. Locke § myself
went out to attend a meeting of the station respecting the re
lease of Sister Marcia Smith.--Found the meeting had closed-that Sister S. was released § bro. Tinker appointed in her place.
Learned from Dr. Judd that the king Wm. the fourth of
England was dead.
Capt. Little arrived this morning from the
Coast § brought the intelligence--also of the great failures in
New Orleans, New York § Boston §c.
0 may it open the eyes of
Christians to the uncertainty of earthly possessions.
This afternoon did up J.'s journal to her mother 5
took it to bro. Chamberlain to be sent by the Sarah § Caroline
sailing for Boston.
Said something to bro. C about paying wages
to my natives that I was expecting to get when we keep house--also
bro. Judd.
They oppose it saying it will create dissatisfaction
among their natives.
But the question with us is not their system
wrong § ought it not to be broken up.-in relation to this thing.
meeting at bro. Ch.'s.
The Lord give me wisdom
This evening attended the prayer
He conducted it.
0 for a preparation
of heart for the Sabbath.
Lord's day--Nov. 26.
By my date I am reminded that it is just one year since
I left the paternal roof forever.
But I do not regret it.
God
has more than made up to me the loss of all my friends in America
by the gift of one earthly comforter, § above all the consolation
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in the [fact(?)] that I am in the employment, § doing the will
of him, whose will, ought to be my meat § drink to do.-"0 be his service all my joy;
Around let my example shine,
'Till others learn the blest employ,
And join in labor so devine."
This morning did [not] rise as early as usual--Did not have my
usual season of prayer until after breakfast.
sabbath school § I visited bro. Smith's.
as usual.
J. attended our
He § his school appeared
He seems to think Dr. Judd will not take hold of it
when he leaves.
0 Lord provide for them a good teacher, § one
who shall be instrumental in doing their souls much good.
0
may myself § companion be faithful to our little flock of 60 or
70.
Truly they are young but not too young to sin,
fore not too young to repent.
from Na lei lua Mokuna 21.P.
to decide who was God.
Mr. Bingham preached this morning
Elisha
upon the people
J. went with me.
"Seek first the kingdom of God §c."
superior sermon.
souls.
called
He was much animated in his sermon.
the chapel bro. Tinker preached.
was Mat. 6.33.
5 there
At
bro T's text
It was a
The Lord bless it to salvation of some immortal
Many present.
After dinner 5 prayers in native I went to our little
flock.
Had 44 scholars.
Talked to them in my hemahema manner.
Lord bless our feeble instructions to their eternal good.
This
afternoon bro. Smith made the prayer 5 bro. Bingham preached
from 2 Cov. 13.5.
"Examine yourselves §c.".
usual for the afternoon.
communion.
More present than
Mr. B was quite long.
0 Lord prepare us all for that.
Next Sabbath
This evening have
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been looking over my diary--I sigh for some of those feelings
I had two years since when I offered myself to the Board.
much fatigued.
Feel
0 Lord prepare me for the week to come.
Wednesday Nov. 29
Have just closed a letter to my sister Mary to send
across the country.
Cormiah.
Closed one yesterday to bro. Wm. R. Stocking
Persia was appointed to do so by our Teachers associa
tion in May.
Have preserved a copy of the letter.
Monday bro. Locke visited our school.
Monday evening a monthly concert for slaves,
bro. Smith
conducted § read a piece by Dr. Nelson to the Presbyters of the
West,
Slave holding parts.
our school again.
Yesterday morning bro. Locke was in
In the afternoon we tried a new way to keep
our house still, £ succeeded very well.
If a boy whispers or
makes a noise he is to stand up the remainder of the school time
§ not go out.
This morning we tried it with our girls.
not work so well.
Think it will however.
It did
Dismissed school
this morning about 11 o'clock as there was a maternal meeting
§ the children wished to attend.
school than usual.
This afternoon had a better
Our boys are much better than our girls.
This day bro. Locke £ wife have spent here.
to morrow.
They return to Ewa
This evening a meeting as usual at bro. Chamberlain's.
It is now 10 1/2 o'clock § I shall retire.
Saturday Dec. 2
Another [week] has rolled away £ during it I have passed
from my 27th to my 28th year.
And can it [be] possible that I
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That I have existed notwithstanding all my rebelion (!)
against my [God] before my conversion § even my rebelion since
my supposed conversion.
It is little better than 7 years since
my union to the church of Christ § to morrow I purpose to renew
my covenant around the table of my dying Redeemer.
0 may it be
a sweet season to my soul, a day of near access to God by prayer,
5 meditation.
Have just returned from our Saturday night prayer meeting
at bro. C. four only present.
of faith was brought up.
It was conducted by C.
subject
Thursday evening attended the prayer
meeting at the sailors reading-room, § said a few words.
§ commenced a letter to Mr. Booth § almost finished it.
Returned
Completed
it yesterday, § last evening wrote one to the church in North
Greenwich.
This morning wrote one to Mr. Rood § this afternoon
to bro. Wilcox.
Received yesterday morning a letter from bro.
Andrews § some questions on the map, also 3 maps of these islands.
Today J. has painted one of these 6j I have put it up to send home =
also her drawing of Waikiki § our school-house.
Put up some native
books § papers to send to Mr. Booth also a vocabulary 5 some books
§ papers to send home.
And now the sabbath draws near--Lord
prepare me for it.
Lord's day Dec 3.
This evening have just returned from the chapel § heard
Mr. Diell from James 1.17.
on that epistle.
He is pursuing a course of lectures
Was very good 5 the chapel was very well filled.
On my way saw a couple of sailors, § urged them to set out immediate
to secure the salvation of their souls.
One was somewhat thought-
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ful--Should not have gone out this evening, had it not been to
get a bottle of salts, which left at the chapel this morning.
Got well paid for going tho' much fatigued.
Have attended our Sabbath school twice.
generally, with the behavior of the scholars.
this morning from Ehh. 4.1.
Was pleased,
Mr. B. preached
This afternoon communion service
when [space between these two words, presumably for a number]
were taken into the church, § one of them a scholar of mine
aged about 14 years, Kiuai.
Bro. B. § Tinker officiated.
remarks § Mr. B. interpretted (!) it.
Mr. Brinsmade made a few
At noon J. § myself attended
the chapel § heard Mr. Diell preach from Job. 14:19.
"Thou des-
troyest the hope of man."
Monday Dec. 4.
This morning before school was busy in packing a box
to send home.
Packed a helmet shell, specimens of lava, § brim
stone from Hawaii, two kinds of coral--2 prs. spiral shells 8
,
other small shells, also some native books 5 papers § an Hawaiian
Spectator.
This box I purpose to send by the Jones to N. York.
Was favored to day with a native assistant, Kulepe who is to be
a constant assistant.
May he prove an assistant indeed.
This evening Mr. Brinsmade was here to supper § attended
the monthly concert at bro Bringham.
They start to morrow for America.
to Sister Mary.
Mr. Peck was also present.
Shall send a letter by them
Had a pleasant, § profitable meeting.
A sailor was there from the Forecastle.
He took of the
Sacrament yesterday § last evening I saw a sailor a mate of his
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whose mind was somewhat interested about his soul.
Thursday Dec 7.
The sun has just this minute set § I seat myself to write
a few things that have transpired within the three last days.
But my bell calls me to supper.
Friday Dec. 8.
When I had written the above I was called off to go to
supper.
We have now just finished supper 5 prayers.
Castle has just come in § sat a few minutes.
prayer meeting as usual.
my scholars.
Bro. § sister
Wednesday evening
Yesterday was obliged to punish one of
Last evening Capt. Whiten was here § a pious man.
Had some conversation with him about whaling on the sabbath.
J. accompanied me to Mr. Diell § I went to the sailors' meeting.
Said a few words 5 made a prayer.
Capt. again who was there.
After meeting spoke to the
Accompanied Mr. Diell home.
He told
me he had letters from America as late as 5th Aug.--He gave an
address that would bring my letters quick.
as usual.
"Direct the letter
Enclose this letter 5 direct it to Messrs Parrott,
Talbot ^ Co. Mazatlan, Mexico.
Care of E.K. Collins Esq. New
York"--Tuesday afternoon Mr. Brinsmade, Peck § Jarries [Jarvis(?)] set
sail in the Clemintine for California---Yesterday I sent my box to the Jones, enclosing a letter to Father,
Mr. Rood, Mr. Sellich, § Sister Mary.
J.
This last was written by
I hope to write more before the vessel sails.
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Saturday, Dec. 9.
Last evening I commenced a letter to bro. Crum
this forenoon completed it.
Moore' § Halliday.
5
This afternoon have written to bros.
Took tea or rather supper at bro. Smith.
Sister D. has spent the day at Mr. Diell's.
This evening our
meeting at bro. Chamberlain's conducted by bro. Dimond.
Wrote
a note this morning to bro. Parker.
Another week is past.
0 Lord make me sensible that my
weeks will soon be numbered § finished.
May they be spent in
thy service.
Lord's day Dec. 10.
A year ago to day I spent in Boston, and it was the
last sabbath that I enjoyed in beloved america.
the year rolled round.
How quickly has
However, the quicker the better if we only
fill up life with the fear § service of God.
This day when not
engaged in meeting I have read Edwards on the affections.
excellent book.
He draws the ends tight:
An
may I be greatly pro
fited by reading it.
This morning J. attended sabbath school § I remained
at home 5 read.
At 9 1/2 o'clock as usual we went to church and
as we were going a corpse was borne along to the luakini.
was a woman § a member of the church.
ing after being taken only five hours.
It
She died on friday even
She was supposed to be
killed by a native Dr. who gave her some very powerful medicine.
Mr. Bingham preached a funeral sermon from Ioane 11:28
mai ke Kumu akehea mai nei ia oe."
"Mahiki
In his discourse he spoke
of the cause of her death § charged it to tabu kahuna lapaau--
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"i ka akamai o ka naaupo"—
After this I went down to the chapel § heard bro. Diell.
A comparison of the Jailor § Felix in their characters as sinners-5 the dissimilarity of their ends.
God add his blessing thereto.
A very good discourse.
Will
After dinner read some in native
testament § look over a lesson for my scholars --Attended Sabbath
school but few present.
This afternoon bro. Smith preached from Luka 3:4-6.
Prepare the way of the Lord by preparing for a protracted meet
ing--- Could understand some considerable of it.
This evening
feel somewhat fatigued, but shall go to the Chapel.
Wednesday Dec. 13.
Attended service at the Chapel sabbath evening.
Diell preached from Jam. 1.
Bro.
"Of his own will begat he us by the
word of truth"---Monday morning I prepared by letters for America
them to bro. Chamberlain's.
took
Monday evening took tea at bro. C.'s
with Mr. § Mrs. Ladd Capt. Brewer § Merrill.
school monthly concert at bro. Tinker.
Attended sabbath
Tuesday morning (yester
day) I commenced a letter to Mother Montague § wrote one page.
At noon bro. Bingham gave me part of a general letter to copy.
After school copied until almost 10 o'clock § this morning
until school time-mother.
At noon wrote some more in my letter to
Bro. Diell was here to dinner § to tea with his wife
§ children.
Two Capts. were here to tea Capt. Whitefield § Tabor--
This evening heard an excellent lecture from bro. Tinker
not the spirit"
"Quench
At noon bro. B. read the general letter to us.
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Dec.
13,
1837
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Heard from a gentleman just from America that the Board were
pressed.
Mr. Diell has letters as late as Oct. from America.
The failure fracas (?) was getting over very considerably--
Thursday Dec. 14.
My date to day reminds me of the day of my departure
from the land of my birth § of my last look at the hills of Mass.
as we passed Cape Cod just a year ago to-day.
And this night
reminds me of that dreary night of sea-sickness when with so much
anxiety I applied the camphor to the head of the only friend I
had left on earth, fearing that her every effort to vomit would
be her last.
But a merciful providence has protected us safely
through the days § nights, both on water § on land, of another
year.
"0 that men would praise the Lord for his goodness £j for
his wonderful works to the children of men."
0 that I had a heart
to night, to feel that all my blessings came from the hand of
God.
I know it, but 0! to feel it.
affectionate £j virtuous wife.
How unworthy am I of an
How unworthy of being a laborer
in the vineyard of Christ among the heathen--the sustenance of the
church--the blessing of health--of being permitted to get even
the scanty acquaintance I have with the language which is one
of my constant things to render me unhappy which would not be
the case were I not so unholy--so unclean--so destitute of love
for souls--so full of every thing that is hateful-ugly-malicious,
jeialou§, selfish in short so full of the spirit of the devil-I am, I sometimes think, more like the devil than anything I
can think of.
It appears as if the evil one could not feel when
reproved as bad as I do--yet after all I have cause for gratitude
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14,
1837
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to God that I am this side of hell--in a land of hope--in a land
of prayer--in a land where others are constantly sharing the bles
sings of salvation--where I still have a wife to share in my
troubles, § above a hope that the Redeemer of men shares with
me in all my afflictions of soul, for they are spiritual afflic
tions.
I will yet trust the Lord will deliver me out of them all.
May my trust prove a spider's web.-This morning one of our teachers left us § I took some
more scholars, a class of eleven reading in the Hoikeheloholona.
This noon closed a letter to Mother Montague § this evening J.
has added a few words.
Did not attend the seamen's meeting this
evening not feeling much in the spirit thereof.
Have had the blues
all day.--Have been exceedingly dejected in my spirits.
Friday Dec. 15
Another week’s labors in school are closed.
0 may the
blessing of God attend our instructions--One of J's scholars
Kalai a married man has not been this week.
He has been convinced
[convicted] of adultry 5 we have excluded [him] from the school.
He has written us several letters --denied once or twice but this
noon we received a note from him of confession.
whether he returns to school soon.
It is doubtful
This afternoon dismissed
school earlier than common to attend to an order from the Governor
to be at his house to tea at 5 o'clock.
with a large company.
§ pound ^ spunge C O
of the table.
We went down § took supper
The table was loaded with biscuit, fruit
cake, Rice puddings, §c. § tea at each end
The Guests were of the missionares Mr. Bingham,
Dr. Judd, Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Smith § his wife, Mr. Dimond §
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his wife, Mr. Castle § his wife § my wife § myself.
§ Dr. Rooke § his wife.
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141
Mr. Calkius,
Of the chiefs § officers Kahalelio, the
king’s secretary § his wife, Ioane Ii, Kinau's secretary § his
wife.
Pakii § his wife, § another native gentleman with them,
also another lady these with Kekuanaoa § kinau made twenty four.
After supper at which Mr. Bingham asked a blessing § bro. Smith
returned thanks, we sung a few hymns,
then Mr. Bingham made a
prayer--We have just returned § it is 8 o ’clock.
A Mr. Webster
came with Mr. Bingham but soon returned.
Saturday Dec. 16.
This morning I wrote a letter to Rebecca § this afternoon
I have written to Mrs. Middlebrook.
§ is only waiting for a fair wind.
The Jones is already [all ready]
Have sent two in the box to
Mr. Rood § Mr. Sellich one to bro. Stocking
Persia, to bro. Booth,
Talbot, Crum § Moore of New York one to Deac. White of Boston,
to Mother Montague one to bro. W. two to Rebecca one, to Mrs.
Middlebrook one, a short one to father--making 27 letters this
fall, 3 of which were doubled.
Monday Dec. 18.
Yesterday passed away about as usual.
J. attended
Sabbath School in the morning § J. helped bro. Smith give out
the last number of the "Kumu Kamalii".
Bro. Bingham read at
the morning meeting a letter from bro. Lyons giving some account
of the glorious work in operation there--240 for whom he indulged
hope § more with whom he had not conversed.—
But the bell rings for meeting--prayer meeting for schools.
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Dec.
10,
Bro. Bingham preached from Cor. 3.1213.
1837
Page
142
The house was
nearly filled, more than common--Attended chapel § heard bro.
Diell preach a very good sermon from Rev. 22.11.
In the afternoon
bro B. preached from Rev. 22.11--Attended the Sabbath School had
about 30 scholars.
Did not go out in the evening--Had a very
uncomfortable night especially the fore-part, before getting
to sleep.
Yesterday morning while winding up my watch the chain
broke § this morning soon after breakfast § prayers I put it
to a wafer box § sent it by Capt. Merrill with a letter directed
to bro. Dimond or Talbot to New York.
he has not gone to day.
Wind not being favorable
To day bro Smith has been moving some
of his things § to morrow takes his final depature.
the meeting has been there.
This evening
'Next will be at our house.
This
noon we called at bro. Hall, § examined the premises.
Thursday Dec 21.
Tuesday bro. Smith completed his moving.
noon bro. Bingham preached the dedication sermon.
In the after
J. § I went
to attend but it being so late we did not go in but went to call
on Mrs. Diell.
Did not call there but on Mr. 5 Mrs. Macintosh.
Met the funeral procession of a Mr. McKenzie.
the Jones sailed.
it.
In the afternoon
Received a letter from bro Locke § answered
Received one yesterday from bro McDonald § did the same.
Last evening heard a sermon read by bro. Johnstone
Phillips's on prayer § very good.
bro. Johnson.
one of a Mr.
This evening have written to
Heard two letters read to day from Mrs. Coan.
Great things at Hilo.
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Amos
Dec.
Starr Cooke
23,
1837
Page
143
Saturday Dec. 23.
Yesterday afternoon I did not attend school but labored
to prepare the house which bro Hall had vacated to begin to keep
house.
Did but little more than to prepare the out house.
much fatigued.
Have worked all day to-day white-washing §c.
Have nearly completed cleaning the house.
this evening.
Became
Have been to the prayer
Feel lame.
Monday Dec 2 5
Yesterday attended our sabbath school all day ^ Dr. Judd
attended the one bro Smith has formerly had.
Bro. Bingham preached
in the morning from Col. 3.16. about singing § hymns being similar
to the bible.
In the afternoon bro. Tinker preached from Is. 60.
Preparing a highway for our God.
better than usual.
Thought I could understand
Altho' much fatigued § lame from laboring
so hard on Saturday I enjoyed the day better than usual.
morning did not go to the chapel.
In the
We both attended in the evening.
This morning was engaged in procuring a carpenter to do some work
for me.
Called at bro. Smith's.
He has a beautiful situation.
Yesterday he had a 1000 hearers ^ 100 sabbath school scholars.
This afternoon did not attend school, but attended to the moving
of our things--succeeded in getting all here, but nothing arranged.
Worked very hard and until sunset.
Went to the Anti slavery meeting
without having a season of prayer--nor have yet had it.
only at the meeting, conducted by bro. Castle.
We sleep to night
for the first time in the circumstances of house keeping.
go out to our meals to-morrow, as we have no provision.
a very long letter from bro. Locke.
Seven
Shall
Receive
Was some time in finding it
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25,
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Will the Lord bless us in our attempt to glorify him in
keeping house.
Friday Dec. 29
Every afternoon of this week § yesterday § to day all
day I have worked hard to get things in order to be comfortable.
Have had a carpenter to work 3 days who has made a table, bathingtub § settee.
All have cost about 20 dollars.
painting, some turning for the settee.
Have done some
Have been exceedingly
busy at this § that § am almost worn out.
Monday
January 1, 1838
Thus have I entered upon another year.
0 to live it
more for God than in any previous year of my life.
This morning
it is exceedingly pleasant without § soon I expected to be called
to attend a meeting of my scholars at the school house at 8 o'
clock as the commencement of a series of meetings during the week.
Last week I was exceedingly busy in commencing house
keeping § making preparations therefore § wrote little or nothing
in my diary § nothing to any one else.
Waimea £? Kailua.
church.
faith--
At W. 500 are propounded for admission into the
At Hilo also God is pouring out his spirit in large
measures.
Coan.
Have heard several very interesting letters from Mrs.
She writes like a minister § exhorts us to have more
"0 Lord increase our faith."
else than attend meetings.
prayer meeting at bro. C's.
Coan.
Received letters from
This week shall do little
Saturday evening we had an interesting
Bro. B. read a long letter from Mrs.
Bro. Johnstone § wife present.
Spoke to bro. C. about
having the sabbath school in the church § his bible class in the
school-house.
He was pleased with the proposition.
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Amos
Starr Cooke
Jan.
1, 1838
Page
145
Yesterday morning J. took charge of our class of girls
§ I attended with bro. Judd.
He made a division of the scholars
and to those that were able to commit to memory he gave out some
extra sheets of the two or three first chapters of Genesis, §
gave notice that they would meet next sabbath in the Hale pule.
In the morning bro B. preached to a crowded house from Oihaua
21.28.
"E na kanaka o ka Iseraela e olu."
Helalu 12.1.
In the afteroon from
Help Lord for the godly man ceaseth for the faith
ful fail from among the children of men."
He mentioned those who
had died that they were not here to help, § that we should lean
upon God only.
I understood most of the preaching.
0 Lord help
me to understand it this week § preach also in myself to the
children.
At noon attended the sabbath school of girls at the mauka
school-house.
Did not attend at the chapel any part of the day.
Have not yet got over my
hard labor last week.
0 Lord strengthen
me in body 5 in soul, especially for the duties of the week.
Have been reading this morning in my diary of one § two years
back.
a
How swift my years are numbering--They are swifter than
weaver's
shuttle but I cannot say they are spent without
hope, tho of late I have felt as if I never knew what Christianity
was, especially while reading Edwards on the affections.
0 Lord
search me § try me § know my thoughts § see if there be any wicked
way in me § show what § where it is 5 how to avoid § clear myself
of it.
The blood of Jesus alone cleanses from guilty.
in that fountain § make me clean.
leave for our meeting.
me not go up hence.
Wash me
The bell now rings § I must
If thy presence go not up with us let
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Jan.
2, 1838
Page 146
Tuesday Jan. 2
Yesterday morning after writing the foregoing I went
with bro. Tinker to the meeting of scholars at the school-house.
He said a few words only to them.
At 9 1/2 o'clock bro. Smith
preached in the Hale pula from Roma 6.23 "No ka mea, o ka uku
o ko hewa he make [no, written in pencil] ia, aka, o ka haawina
o ke Akua o ke ola mau loa ia ma o Iesu o ko kakou Haku."
In the
afternoon at 2 o'clock bro. Smith attended with me the meeting of
scholars § questioned the scholars upon his discourse in the morning.
The scholars were very lealea § palaka.
so--
This morning bro. Bingham preached to them = The house was
crowed (!) to overflowing.
them.
To-day not quite so much
This afternoon bro. Bishop talked to
Yesterday Bro. B. preached in the luakina from Petero mua.
Mo. 4.18.
"A ina he mea aneane hiki ole ke ola ana o ka poe pono,
mahea la uanei kaki e i kea ai ka poe aia, a me ka hana hewa."
Last evening attended the motnhly concert, conducted by
bro. Bingham which was quite long.
Heard an interesting letter
read from bro Lyons to bro. Smith.
This morning arose at 5 o'clock
5 had breakfast § prayers quite early.
the meeting of the scholars.
from Ioha 29.8.
At 8 o'clock went out to
At 10 o'clock bro. Emerson preached
What shall be the hypocrite's hope when God shall
take his soul- At noon had a prayer meeting of the native teachers of
Kaneohe, Ewa § ours--to pray for our scholars--
This afternoon
a man from Hilo gave an account of the meeting there § of the
influx of the sea.
Then bro. Bingham preached from Ioane 3.18.
This evening there has been a prayer meeting at bro. B.'s.
Eight
brethren present § all prayed.
Since meeting have written to
Mr. Baldwin for some molasses.
I am now about to retire much fatigued.
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Starr Cooke
3, 1838
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Wednesday Jan. 3.
So my days are fast numbering.
Teach me 0 God to apply
my heart unto wisdom § that what I do I must do quickly.
This
morning according to an arrangement made last evening we had a
meeting of the scholars at the same hour of the morning prayer
meeting commencing at sun-rise.
The school house was crowded
and gave very good attention while bro. Emerson addressed them
about an hour, or rather questioned them.
After returning had
my season of prayer in the bath house part in my own tongue §
part in native.
At 10 1/2 o'clock a prayer meeting of church
members in the school house while bro. Bishop was preaching.
We had an interesting meeting.
Many of the prayers I could under
stand more or less of them--9 of them--
After meeting some of
them volunteered to go out § round the streets-Smith with me 5 took dinner here.
teachers.
Came home § bro.
Had a prayer meeting with the
Short for they did not come in season.
At 2 o'clock
a meeting of the scholars again--§ a prayer meeting at the luakina
as usual at that hour—
At the same hour a prayer meeting of the sisters of the mission
at Dr. Judd's.
full--
The scholars were addressed by bro. Smith.
House
At 3 1/2 o'clock the female members of the church met
for prayer at the school-house.
not attend neither did J.
service to-day.
Bro. Tinker the preacher.
Did
She has been home § attended no native
Bathed § after bathing my body besought the
Lord to bathe my soul--After supper had prayers § attended a prayer
meeting at bro. Chamberlain's conducted by bro. Bishop.
six prayer.
We had only
It is now 9 o'clock § I have just returned § written
the foregoing.
Some interesting cases have been heard of down
town- -Two grog shops shut up to day.
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Jan.
5,
1838
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Friday morn Jan. 5
Last evening when I returned from the prayer meeting
it was so late that I did not write, § I have scarcely time now
as it it [is] most time for meeting-This morning bro. Bingham § Smith attended the meeting
of the scholars.
It was an interesting meeting.
Bro. S. made
the first prayer § bro. Bingham spoke to them from Prov. 29.1.
He then prayed § after prayer said to them if they wished to go
they could § if to remain they could.
Most of them remained.
Bro. B. said a few words Ej then requested those to tell thier
manao's that wished to.
Three or four did so, § then Kiwai
prayed, § Mr. B. followed him, Ej was so much effected that he
could speak but with difficulty.
Several rose to be prayed for
by the church this forenoon.
Bro. Smith came home with me § several scholars followed
us, § after questioning them he prayed with them Ej they have just
left.
Kalai has come § bro. Smith is now conversing with him.
He appears rather better than before--Kamanauai has also brought a note to us.
also.
He is here
Bro. Smith has but little confidence in him.
Yesterday morning bro. Tinker § Smith attended the scholars
meeting--After meeting several of them came here as to day 5 J. Ej
myself conversed with them a little Ej sent them home.
Attended the meeting of the church members at the school
house at 10 1/2 o'clock conducted by bro. Bishop § Emerson.
so intersting as the day before.
Not
Not so much feeling.
At 2 o'clock bro. Bishop attended at the school house-at 3 1/2 o'clock, Bro. Smith preached from these words, "E kuu
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5, 1838
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keiki, e haaui mai ia [illegible] e kou n a a u . C o u l d understand
a considerable.
The females members of the church met for prayer
at the school-house.
prayers.
Came home much fatigued § after supper had
While reading bro. Parker's cook came in to tell his
thought § another with him.
conducted by him.
Prayer meeting at bro. Bingham's
We had twelve prayers.
Many said a few words
§ related what they had seen of the spirit of God among the people.
Bro. Emerson came home to dinner with me, § before dinner we had
a season of prayer.
We prayed also with our teachers before
going to the meeting.
Saturday Jan. 6.
Yesterday morning after writing the foregoing bro. Bishop
called in § before going to the meeting we three prayed.
After
this bro. B. went to ke Luakini § bro. Smith § myself to ke hale kula
Bro. Bingham came there also, as did also the female members of
the church who have children.
prayers.
Children were the subjects of the
In the afternoon bro. Smith attended at the school house.
At the luakini bro. Bin. preached a funeral sermon.
was in the luakini.
He was long.
until almost sun set--
The corpse
He kept them from 2 1/2 o'clock
In the evening there was service again
in the luakini as also there is this evening.
Most of the brethren
went down to bro. Diell to a prayer meeting preparatory to commun
ion season next sabbath.
The house was crowded at the native service--This morning
at sun rise, bro. Bingham § Emerson attended the scholars meeting
§ bro B. kept some of them until nearly 10 o'clock.
Did not attend
the other service--but staid at home § pumped my own water $
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bathed--attended some to the dinner.
with us § immediately returned to Ewa.
6,
1838
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150
Bro Bishop took dinner
Sent him H. Moore 2nd
vol. R. ^ M. Journal § Thoughts on popery.
At 2 o'clock had another
service with the scholars--bro. Emerson addressed them $ then those
who wished to leave were permitted so to do.
Smith addressed them.
Most remained § bro.
When closed I called at the dispository
[depository] and found a letter from bro. VanDuzee, Wilcox $
McDonlad § some letters for J.
Expected bro. E. to supper, but
was disappointed--Took some tea with our supper.
attended the prayer meeting at bro. Chamberlain's.
After prayers
Four brethren
present--Johnstone, C. 5 C. 5 myself who conducted it.
The week
is ended § I am much exhausted having done little, or no good.
Lord forgive me, 5 help in future.
Lord's day Jan. 7.
This morning at half past four o'clock bro. Judd came
with two of his children wished us to take charge of them as
Mrs. J. was unwell.
We got up immediately had prayers § break
fast by candlelight--Ma ka puka ana i ka la.
I went to the
meeting of the scholars--Bro. Bingham came § addressed them
about an hour-as usual.--
The school house was crowded but not so full
We dispensed with sabbath school to day--
o'clock the usual service protracted until noon.
preached from Ioane 3:6.7.
subject at the S.S.
occasion.
The new birth--
Bro. Bingham
This was also his
This afternoon communion service, a special
At 2 o'clock bro. Tinker met with the scholars.
had three prayers 5 few observations.
service.
At 10
Bro. B. § Emerson present.
We
At 3 o'clock communion
But little wine was used.
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Starr Cooke
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Page
151
Think bro. B. has said something to his people about drinking so
much.
Felt rather unwell § did not enjoy the service but little.
Several of the church members officiated in the distribution of
the elements--
Bro. E. made some remarks.
took supper § had prayers.
Came home § soon
Conversed with Wm.
Think he improves.
Attended this evening at the luakini--Bro. S. preached from
Joshua 24.15.
"Choose you whom ye will serve."
§ I think good will follow.
He was animated
Bro. B. called on some one to tell
his manao, § we left. The house was very well lighted § also
filled with hearers.
Am much fatigued § shall retire.
we commence our school again.
To morrow
0 Lord be with us 5 assist to do
good to our scholars.
Monday Jan. 8
This morning we arose § finished breakfast § prayers
before the morning meeting commenced.
Wrote a note to bro. Locke
§ took it to the despository (!) where I saw bro. Emerson who
was going to return to Waialua to day--Obtained some butts, §
screws for the blinds of our bed-room--Was busy until school
time § when we went to school, the meeting was just out.
this is to be the case I shall alter our school hours.
as many scholars as usual 100 girls § 75 boys.
If
Had about
To morrow bro.
Smith commences his school, § several of our scholars told us
to day they should go there.
We told them it was with them.
This evening I have been to the prayer meeting for sabbath schools
at bro. T.'s.
Five brethren present.
not to do thus, § so.
Made a promise last night
Will the Lord help me to perform it.
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Amos
Starr Cooke
Jan.
10,
1838
Page
Wednesday Jan. 10.
Yesterday § to-day bro. Smith has had a school malalo
§ some of our scholars have left us.
However yesterday we had
90 girls § 68 boys § about the same to-day.
Was obliged to day
to get my watch fixed which cost me a dollar.
Yesterday noon
wrote a note to Kaneohe to tender thanks for some bacon § eggs
sent to us.
Last evening bro. § sister Castle took supper with
us § spent the evening.
Bro. Smith thinks there is some interesting cases down
town § has kept up two services a day since the sabbath.
the morning S at 4 o'clock PM.
in the luakini.
as usual.
In
This evening there is a meeting
Have attended the prayer meeting at bro. C.'s
This afternoon J went out in search of scholars 5
obtained the names of ten.
This evening she feels much fatigued § discouraged-Strengthen us both for thy service.
Saturday Jan. 13.
On Thursday we had seventeen new scholars also some
new ones yesterday.
On Thursday I made a bread-board for J. §c.
To day I have been preparing some na hua hoonui upon some paste
boards--bro. Hall has struck of several hundred of them.
prepared 48 which took me most of the forenoon.
I
This afternoon
fixed the pantry window with a spring--the other blind of our
bedroom § the door to the native house.
Last evening Bro Bingham had a singing school.
not feel able to go neither did I go myself.
prayer meeting at bro. Chamberlain's.
J. did
This evening no
This morning attended the
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Starr Cooke
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1838
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native prayer meeting § commenced it by giving out a hymn § calling
on some native members to pray.
Soon bro. B. came in § sang a
hymn of his in "Ke Kumu Hawaii" § praying--he dismissed the meet
ing for twenty minutes when it would be resumed for others malalo
a akaka i kolukou ua manao.
I believe every day this week the
forenoon has been devoted to manao telling.
One district has
come one day § another another day.
This evening a man has come from Waialua with a letter
from bro. Locke § some eggs.
§ then.
He wishes us to keep a native now
Thinks of coming himself § wife next week.
able to entertain them.
Hope to be
Enjoyed this evening explaining some
in "Hoikeana" to the native who stays over the sabbath § to our
boy.
This afternoon bro. § sister Dimond took supper with us
for the first time.
Bought a pig for a "Kauoka hou".
This evening has been all taken up with na nua liili.
0 Lord do thou prepare me for the sabbath.
Thursday received
a letter from bro. Bliss also one from bro. Baldwin about Mols (?).
To day the weather has been quite cool.
This evening
the Thermometer is at 72°--For several day this week it has been
up to 76° § 78°.
Bro. Smith's school increases fast (200 scholars).
Sunday Jan. 14
This morning did not rise as early as usual 5 so did not
attend the morning prayer meeting.
At 8 o'clock we assembled in the luakini with our scholars
Bro. Judd, Dimond § bro. § sister castle with some native assistants.
Did little else than hooponopono the classes.
Made four divisions.
Bro. Dimond over the large girls with some native assistants-bro. Castle over the large boys with some native assistants sister
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14,
1838
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C. § Juliette over the small girls, § myself over the small boys.
This morning 218 scholars.
took the school house--
This afternoon 230.
Bro. Chamberlain
Bro. Judd took the superintendency §
will keep it, at least, until general meeting.--Bro. Bingham's
text was Pilipi 3:13.14, "E na hoahanau, ma kuu manao iho, aole
au i lalau aku aka, o keia hookahi ka'u e houa nei e hoopoina
ana au i na mea i hala hope, a e kikoo aku ana au i ua mea mamia.
Ke holo i kaika aku nei au ma ka hoailona, i loaa ia'u ka lei
o ka pou a ke Akua i hea mai ai noluna mai ma o Kristo Isala."
He preached from the same all day.
This afternoon spoke to his
people about the pono ole of baka also advised them to furnish
themselves with pen, paper, § ink, § write their manaos § for
the papers--§c §c. heads of sermons also keep a diary.
At the
close of each sermon Mr. Colcord made some confessions of his
wanderings § his determination to live for God.
we read with Wm. Kolosa Mokuna 3rd.
This evening
Have not been to the chapel.
Wednesday Jan 17.
Three days of another week are numbered but [little(?)]
advancement have I made in grace, in knowledge of this language,
§ of the word of God.
Monday morning I wrote to bro. Locke saying I would
fix up our out house for his reception--But I have since con
cluded not to do so.
Let them go to bro. Judd's to sleep.
Monday evening we had the prayer meeting for schools
here--bro. Chamberlain § Hall only present--We had however a
long meeting.
of u s .
During our meeting a grass house was burnt back
154
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Jan.
Starr Cooke
17,
1838
Page 155
Have attended morning prayer meetings this week § con
ducted them.
Prayed Monday morning for the first time in the
luakini.
Our scholars have increased every day this week--Many
now come from makai.
Told Dr. J. yesterday that we had concluded
not to occupy the school house mauka--This evening bro. Bingham
has service in the luakini.
Have myself attended a prayer meeting
at bro. Chamberlain's.
Our Hoike takes place again on Friday.
This term we
have had school only 9 weeks.
I owe many letters but get no time to write.
Saturday Jan. 20
Thursday just as we were about setting down to dinner
bro. Locke arrived some wet as it had been raining during the
forenoon.
Just before dinner I wrote to bro. Whitney for some
matts § sent four testaments.
In the morning just before school
I wrote to bro. Lafon to send by the same opportunity.
Thursday we closed our school.
After Friday it rained
§ the weather was somewhat stormy raining every few minutes--In
the morning there was a morning prayer meeting as usual.
After
this bro. B. had a manao telling meeting until nine o'clock.
We then made preparations § had our scholars seated.
Matuio (?) 7. chap. last
were not there.
part § made the prayer.
I read
All our scholars
However we had 206 scholars--About 11 o'clock
I dismissed them--§ went to examining other classes Ej recording
their reports until 1 1/2 o 'clock--came home § took a cold din
ner.
Bro. Locke soon started for Kaneohe--While reading for prayers
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Amos Starr Cooke
Jan.
20,
1838
Page
1
after dinner sister Tinker came in § I soon left § went to the
carpenter's shop § completed a stool for Wm.
a letter to bro. McDonald § went down town.
about the house.
This morning wrote
Did a few things
Just before dinner bro. Locke returned from
Kaneohe some wet as it had rained more or less.
I have been variously employed--mending shoes Ejc.
This afternoon
Just
[as] I
had completed bathing Steel a young man who left the John How
land Capt. Whitton for sickness, came in § took supper § prayed
with us after supper.
I gave him an Hawaiian hymn book.
making some effort to obtain the language.
also together.
He is
We went to meeting
After meeting he wanted to stay some where here,
but we could not accommodate him § he returned to Waikiki where
he is boarding at the expense of the American counsul.
Dr. Judd
has been sick with the quinsey all this week § will not go to
school to morrow.
Will the Lord help me or someone to take the
charge of the school.
Had no season of secret
prayer this evening--I am forced
to cry my leanness! my leanness!
Tuesday Jan. 23.
Sabbath morning I did not attend the morning prayer meet
ing.
Did not rise quite so early as common.
Before I awoke bro.
Locke came to take breakfast § spend the day with us § visit
the church with us.
In the morning as Dr. Judd was not there
on account of sickness, the sabbath school fell into the hands
of bro. Dimond.
for J.
This would not have taken place had it not been
She is opposed to my going forward while I am so hema-
hema in the Hawaiian language--
In the morning bro. B. preached
Journal,
Amos
Starr Cooke
Jan.
from Isaia 55.7. to a very large congregation.
23,
1838
Page
157
Some of those
who came were from bro Smith's congregation, as he was afflicted
with cholera morbus § could not preach.
Bro. Bingham preached
very well § I could understand him very well.
nearly noon.
He kept us until
Bro. Locke went from our school down to bro. Smith
but did not hear any native preaching.
5 heard bro. Diell.
He attended the chapel
Soon as he returned we took a cold dinner
according to our usual custom § after dinner conversed together
about our scholars 5 the best way to advance their temporal £
eternal interest.
He did not attend the school in the after
noon- -neither did J.
In the afternoon bro. B. did not preach so long.
The
evening we spent with bro. Locke retiring some before eight o'clock.
J. fixed up a bed for bro. Locke upon the settee which looked
quite comfortable.
home.
At 3 o'clock the next morning he started for
I arose § saw him go of[f].
Sister Bishop for some butter.
I wrote also a few lines to
We did [not] get up until day
light--Sabbath morning bro. Locke sent his horse mauka to eat
grass.
I attended the morning prayer meeting § conducted it
intirely (!)--To me it was interesting.
remarks, § a prayer.
we had any to day.
Kuku closed it with some
In the forenoon we had no school nor have
Immediately after dinner I went to studying
out some native expressions soon a man came from Ewa bringing
us some butter.
J. put up some cheese in return, but to day the
man returned to Ewa without the pail § cheese.
Yesterday after
noon I commenced a clothes horse.
Bro. Smith had got over his attack § was up town took
Journal,
Amos
Starr
Cooke
Jan.
23,
1838
Page
tea at bro Chamberlain's § in the evening came here as did also
sister Castle before we had prayers.
a letter from bro. Knapp § Bailey.
Yesterday forenoon received
This forenoon worked some
at my clothes frame 5 set some glass in the school house.
afternoon repaired two
This
of Mr. Ellis' old chairs, one for
the school house § one for the cook-house.
Bro. Parker also
sent us his old clock § I spent the time in putting it up in
the bed room, that we ought to have spent in prayers--§ in con
sequence of it were disturbed again by bro. § sister Castle who
have spent the evening.
Since they left us we have prayed § I
have written the foregoing.
To morrow we commence school again.
Will the Lord assist.
Friday Jan. 26
On Wednesday as we expected we commenced our school.
In the morning our school was very well filled with girls.
in the afternoon only a few boys came.
the afternoon.
But
J. has not attended in
I have taken her class of older scholars £i re
tained my own older ones.
To day we had 66 boys in the morning 115 girls.
Wednes
day morning as usual Kulepe § Maria whom we had chosen for an as
sistant went over to the luakini--But as bro. B. had a meeting
5 wished to have the house still he requested the teachers to
return or go to some other kaawale place.
As the school house
mauka was in use we took them into the school house £j have got
along with them thus far three days.
somewhat noisy in the morning.
This has made our school
Wednesday evening felt unwell
in my head § eyes § did not go out to meeting to bro. C.'s.
Bro.
1
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Amos
Starr
Jan.
Cooke
B. had a meeting in the luakini-Mr. Colcord's to be repaired.
26,
1838
Page
159
After school took my pump to
It was returned yesterday § last
evening after school I fixed it.
It still leaks.
At the com
mencement of school I commenced reading to the scholars a few
verses from Solomona--Have read two mornings at the prayer meet
ing from Solomona.
Yesterday morning Kuke came home with me to correct
my reading.
I read over with him what I had read in meeting 5
made but one mistake.
Punihaole came also with Nihoa his daughter
who had been guilty the night before of moe kolohe.
We said a
few words to her 5 sent her home to think of her ways 5 repent.
This morning she came to school 5 we expelled her from the school
publicly.
One was punished for stealing some shells from a tub
standing by the pump--she had sold them to Sister Hall 5 we
charged her to go and get them § return them to us.
At the
commencement of this term we employed Piki to teach Kulepe's small
scholars.
This evening something has transpired which makes me
much ashamed of myself--§ should every one else who does as I
have done--I mean especially before my fellow men.
It is mite
among my many offences against God daily--"God, be merciful to
me a sinner"-This evening bro. B has had a singing school § Mrs. B.
a female prayer meeting at her house.
is no school.
Many of our scholars are going to Waialua to the
protracted meeting there next week.
done there-[with] him.
To morrow as usual there
0 that much good may be
Bro. Smith was to go there on Thursday 5 his wife
Keep them § make them very useful.
Journal,
Amos
Starr Cooke
Jan.
27,
1838
Page
160
Saturday Jan. 27.
This morning arose about 5 o'clock but not much refreshed
being kept awake some time on account of the things that transpired
in the evening.
Attended the morning prayer meeting § read Solo-
mona Mokuna 6.16-35.
Just before the last prayer which I made
myself I read Roma 9:1-3. § said a few words.
The forenoon I
spent in repairing pump § fixing some cards for the school.
a study 5 rest card.
writing books.
One
This afternoon prepared a few covers for
Bro. Johnstone sent us some native tracts § some
cuts for the children.
This evening attended the prayer meeting--bro. Ch. led
it § we had 9 prayers. I
shall retire immediately.
was very dull--Have just returned §
0 Lord prepare thou me for the Sabbath--
Eke Haku, e hoom akaukau mai oe ia'u no ka la s abati.
Lord's day Jan. 28.
Thus my sabbaths are numbering § soon they will all be
numbered § their doings noticed in the book of God's remembrance
§ I brought to answer for my faithfulness in the service of my
master on these days, especially, § on all other days.
Last night or rather this morning about 2 o'clock I was
awakened by the crying of a dog in the yard.
J. had heard it
for some time § was a considerably agitated by it.
I got up
dressed § went out with a light in search of the molester of
our sleeping.
Found it to be a dog which I chased round the yard
before he leaped the wall.
the fright.
J. thinks she feels the worse for
May it prove harmless.
prayer meeting.
Did not attend the morning
Journal,
Amos
Starr Cooke
Jan.
28,
1838
Page
161
Just as we were going to the sabbath school Dr. J. sent
word to us he could not go this morning but he came in before
school closed.
We had very few scholars.
This morning bro. B.
preached from Heb 3.12. 1. Ua pono ia e kiai ia kakou iho o pili
i ka hewa
2. Ke ano o ka naau ino ehooma loka--eia kekahi mau
mea, kanalua, kanana.
3. Ka hope o ka hana ana pela.
In the afternoon Dr. attended the sabbath school § I took
charge of J. § sister Castle's class.--In the afternoon the text
was in Mareko 1.15.--Ke aupuni o ka masia.
a popiai kai a me mau loa.
Keaupuni hemolele,
Ke aupuni o ka Diabalo § apau.
Ke
aupuia hauwia paumaele pau koke.
It was about sun set when meeting was out--J § myself
became exceedingly weary--This noon after service about 30 de
clared their thoughts.
It is now 8 o'clock § I shall retire.
Tuesday Jan. 30
Yesterday morning our school of the girls was quite
pleasant, but the boys school in the afternoon was quite the
contrary.
Few scholars § much noise =
about the same.
To day it has been
Fewer scholars this afternoon than yesterday.
Yesterday § to day have been preparing books for our scholars
to write.
Last evening was thus occupied until 8 o'clock § did
not attend the prayer meeting.
At 8 o'clock bro. Bingham came
in § staid until bed time or 9 o'clock.
He inquired after the
number of our scholars for Mr. Diell § to day or this evening
we have given them to him--226 in number--
This evening Mr.
Ladd gives a lecture upon the resources of these islands.
has gone down.
I shall not--Wish to prepare writing books.
Bro. B.
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Amos
Starr
Feb.
Cooke
3,
1838
Page 162
Saturday Feb 3
Wednesday our girls commenced writing but we were not able
to get our boys books until Yesterday when both girls § boys wrote.
Our girls now average from 110 to 120.
that number.
Boys but little over half
Have attended morning prayer meetings all the week
§ conducted the same.
Bro. Chamberlain has attended twice § helped.
Last evening attended singing school--Learned day before yester
day as we had bro Diell's oldest daughter here to tea § bro.
Chamberlain's two oldest that Mrs. Diell was confined on Saturday
last with another daughter.
This week she has been some what
unwell with a fever.
Bro. Bingham has commenced this week to take census.
Has very few manao meetings.
On the sabbath he requested all
who thought they were really converted to meet on Thursday after
noon.
The house-luakini was almost filled.
They are exceedingly
proned to deception.
This morning he told his people that he § his wife were
quite feeble, § that was one cause of his having no more meet
ings with them.
To day they have been to Manoa § Hiram § Eliz
abeth have spent the day with us.
§ returned.
They have taken their suppers
J. has gone to bro. Hall § I shall soon go.
bro. § sister Castle there to supper.
This morning I spent with
bro. Castle in examining £j comparing accounts.
creep up very fast.
We meet
Our expenses
This afternoon accomplished little or nothing.
J. has cut my own hair § I have cut bro. Chamberlain's.
about time to go to bro. H's to supper.
It is
Will the Lord meet with
us this evening for prayer § prepare us for the sabbath.
The weather has been very warm to day.
Thermometer 78.
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Amos
Starr Cooke
Feb.
5, 1838
Page
163
Monday Feb. 5.
Yesterday morning I started for the morning prayer meeting
but as the sun was up so far I thought the meeting would be com
menced by the natives § so returned.
bell rang § our Sabbath was short.
scholars.
I was quite late when the
I took charge of Kawahine's
In the afternoon there were 25 of them--Kulepe took his
scholars § Piki his.
Scholars were few--
Bro. Judd thought he
should have sabbath school but once I told him "aia no ia oe".
Bro. Bingham preached in the morning from Isaia 26.1-4.
noon from Luka 15.18
In the after
"E kia au a e hele aku i kuu makuakane".
He said but a few words § then read over the names of several
persons (70) some of whom had hooikaikai for 10-8 6-5 432 § 1
years.
It is probable they will be received into the church next
communion, in March.
Bro. Hall said at our Saturday night meet
ing he thought God was really in the midst of the people for he
had been among them § they were very ready to talk upon religion
5 there appeared a general serious among them.
0 that mine eyes
were opened to see the chariots of Israel § my ears to hear the
sound in the top of the mulberry trees.
Last evening J. read to me from Moseheim's Eccl. history.
At 8 o ’clock we retired.
At 5 o'clock this morning we arose 5
at 7 o'clock I went to the monthly concert of the natives.
Bro.
Bingham was present § a collection was taken up for the Board
ing School at Wailuku.
usual (190).
Our school has been little larger than
Since school have heard the death of one of bro.
Baldwin's children.
May it be sanctified to them § to us--May
we all feel the uncertainty of time--the certainty of death of
Judgment § Eternity.
This evening monthly concert
at bro. Bing-
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ham's.
Amos
Starr Cooke
Feb.
5, 1838
Last night we had a very heavy shower of rain.
Page
164
Yesterday
all day the wind was from the sea--To day it has been quite cool.
Thursday Feb. 8.
Monday evening our monthly concert was very long--Tues
day bro. Smith returned from Waialua or from Ewa in the morning.
He Wrote to me by Halai saying he thought I ought to take him
into school.
I accordingly brought his case before the school.
He appears very humble--May his repentance prove genuine.
At
supper bro. § sister Smith were here--Last evening bro. § sister
Castle were here § we prayed together before they left.
the night before with bro. Smith.
So also
Last evening at our prayer
meeting heard bro. Smith give an account of the meeting §c at
Waialua.
Just as we finished our suppers to night Daniela Oleloa
came in § another hoohanou § we conversed respecting long speeches
5 prayers.
Daniela appeared very well § said he should say some
thing about it to morrow morning. As they were about to leave we had
3 prayers in native--very short.
Rec^ a letter to day from bro.
Andrews, Kailua, this evening a note from bro. Locke, which I have
replied to.
Saturday Feb. 10.
This evening I seat myself at my desk much fatigued §
almost sick.
Do not go out to meeting this evening.
Yesterday
we did not have so many girls to school as usual but an increase
of boys almost every day this week.
Yesterday we had 89 boys.
Read yesterday to the boys before school and after Solomona 5
1-9.
Gave some of Kulepe's scholars to Piki § he ferelled one
Journal,
Amos
Starr Cooke
Feb.
§ after school K. went to finding fault with P.
erate (!) them.
1838
Page
I tried to sep-
K. was quite warm (?) about--I justified P.
Before night K. came to see us.
tified P.
10,
We condemned him § still jus
Was much grieved at their dispute.
May it be over
ruled for their good--Make K. more firm § P. more careful.
Last evening just before supper went into the Printing
office § helped a native about correcting a piece by bro. Green
for the Spectator.
Did not go out in the evening to singing school.
Re
tired earlky § this morning felt unwell--§ have more or less
all day.
This afternoon have been to bro Smith's to supper.
Bro. Calkins § a Mr. Paty there also.
Returned in season for
the meeting but feeling so unwell I do not go out--0 Lord
prepare for the sabbath-Last evening wrote to bro. Knapp § the evening before
to bro Locke.
Monday Feb. 12 '38
Yesterday morning when I arose I felt quite unwell §
did not go either to the morning prayer meeting nor to the Sab
bath school, nor to the morning service.
After dinner feeling
some better I went to sabbath school, § to church.
While at
Sabbath School it commenced raining § rained quite hard for
sometime wind blowing very hard from the sea- -
When sabbath
school was closed we both returned home § furnished ourselves
with winter clothing-very comfortable.
I found my surtout, without a coat,
This was the first time of my wearing it
since our arrival--Yesterday morning took up Brainard § read
165
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Amos
some [of] it.
Starr
Cooke
Feb.
My soul was moved by it.
12,
1838
Page 166
Took up also my diary
§ found it was just a year by the day of the week since we doubled
cape Horn.
It was pleasant to read over what I then recorded
as I hope it will be at some future period to read over what
I now pen.
Two years since, I was pursueing (!) my studies as usual
at Wilton--Great changes in a short time.
Bro. Bingham had for
his afternoon text the same as in the morning § recapitulated his
discourse in the morning--Iakobu 5.16, "o ka pule i kaihu a ke
kanaka pono e lanakila nui ia."
Na mea nui oha--Mea mua, e puli hilinai
2. o pule ikaika (e pule me ka make make nui loa)
3. o pule a ka mea pono
mua.
4. epule makainoa o Iesu eia kona manao
Hea lokomaikai o ke christo Akua i kona manao o kaawi mai
i ka mea i nonoiia aku ia ia.
2. E loaa ole mai i ka Uhaue moluna
0 ma kanaka ma He, akaka loa epule pono ole kakou.
kepule me o ka manao lokahi
4. Epule hooki ole.
imi i ka Uhane o kokua mai ia kakou makapule
1 na kanaka a pau--
3. He pono
5 He pono e
6. He pono ke pule
We returned from meeting § had supper §
prayers 5 I was worse than I was in the morning.
We retired little
after 7 o'clock § slept until 5 o'clock or nearly this morning.
It was sometime before I could get to sleep.
in my usual duties but have not felt well.
Today I have engaged
This morning attended
the morning prayer meeting which was very well attended.
Puni-
haole questioned them about the sermon § was occupied half an hour
thus--so that we had only two prayers after it- scholars concerning the sermon.
Questioned my
They gave me about all of it.
This evening have heard that Kuke was unwell.
Wanted to go fj
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Amos
Starr Cooke
Feb.
12,
see him but could not, § go to meeting this evening.
the meeting § just returned.
prayed.
1838
Page
167
Have attended
Five brethren only present--all
I took some tea for supper § feel better for it.
Thursday Feb. 15.
Tuesday morning I did not attend school.
numerical frame § an earthen pot.-pleasant school.
Mended our
In the afternoon had a very
Took charge of two clases (!) in Arithmetic
as well as in Geography.
Gave Kulepi his own scholars 5 he com
menced with them in the Hele Kamalii.
We invited bro. § sister
Johnstone 5 bro. Calkins here to supper.
They came, as did also
bro. Judd. Bros. Judd § C. left immediately after supper § bro.
§ sister J. spent a good part of the evening.
prayers with us.--A very pleasant visit.
They also attended
Yesterday we had writing.
Rec^ a letter § some eggs from bro. Locke, also, a note 5 some
butter from bro. Bishop.
Replied to bro. Locke's note.
As I had requested the scholars to remember the heads
of bro B's sermon, I concluded to go § hear it myself instead
of going to bro. Chamberlain.
Succeeded in obtaining all his
heads myself--Feel quite encouraged to do so continually- This morning called on Ioane Ii to question the brethren
concerning the sermon i ka po niu--
Had a man offer to furnish
us with milk this morning--Kupalii Amoka--He hoahanau oia-Before going to school went to bro. Tinker for a pair
of green glasses.
until 1 o'clock- -
At noon Dr. was here to dine.
We had no dinner
Some of our scholars went to day mauka loa
for wood to pay for books.
This afternoon J. visited us § heard
one class recite in arithmetic.
Tried all day to preach to my
Journal,
scholars.
Amos
Starr Cooke
Feb.
13,
1838
Page 168
This evening I make preparation for writing to morrow.
Tuesday morning our thermometer out doors, was down to 58°, just
before sunrise.
Friday Feb. 16.
To day what time I had to labor has been spent in trim
ming some § cutting down others of our trees in the yard--I have
also set out two in the yard of the school-house.
the Dr. § his family were here to supper.
from a week's residence at Waikiki.
have returned from Manoa.
This evening
They had just returned
Bro Bingham § his family
This evening a singing school 5 J has
gone to the female prayer meeting.
Saturday Feb. 17
Have just returned from the prayer meeting at bro. Hall's
conducted by him.
It was a very good meeting.
accomplished little or nothing.
This day I have
This afternoon bro. Tinker fj
his family were here to supper § he prayed with us before they
left.
I mahalo much their children's behavior § their manage
ment with them.
Much difference in missionaries in rearing families.
Rec^ a note
from
Sister Parker, requesting me to make
some stools 10 by 14, for her § intimated that she should like
us there.
Lord's day Feb. 18.
This morning we did not rise quite so early as we generally
do.
However we got through breakfast § prayers before meeting
which I attended this evening as we were not to have a sabbath
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Amos
Starr Cooke
school in the forenoon.
Feb.
18,
1838
Page 169
I read the 4th Chap. Hebrews § Kuke made
what remarks were made § the last prayer.
Dismissed it a little
earlier than usual.
Came home § had my usual season of prayer which I generally
have before breakfast but was not able this
Read several psalms.
[morning] to do thus.
What a privilege to use my own tongue.
How
I sometimes wish they could understand it § I could talk to them
in my own language.
Bro. Bingham preached this morning 5 this
afternoon from the same passage 2 Cov. 6:17.18.
Did not succeed
in getting many of his heads, in fact he had but few § those
long ^ I could not remember them.
Attended the Chapel § heard
bro. Diell from the same chapter § 1st verse.
Delineated some of
those who received the grace of God in vain-At 2 o'clock attended the sabbath school § took charge
of my little class of boys, 21 only to day.
On coming out of the
luakini to go to the Chapel I saw many of scholars playing about
the school house § went towards them when they ran away.
This
afternoon it was so again § I went out § sent some home § others
I sent into the luakini.
Have read some to day in "The great
teacher"--
The soul of him who wrote it must have been full
of Christ.
My soul was
stirred
in me in perusing my diary
a year since § two years since.
This evening neither J. nor myself go out.
may be prepared for the duties of the week before us.
0 that we
This week
is the fast day, § prayer day for colleges --May the number of
the heralds of the gospel be greatly increased.
of those already engaged be greatly increased.
And the zeal
0 God increase
my own zeal for the welfare of the souls of my scholars.
Journal,
Amos
Feb.
Starr Cooke
21,
1838
Page
170
Wenede (!) Feb. 21.
Monday morning on my way to school I called into bro.
Chamberalin1s for the key § who should I see but sister Wilcox,
just arrived from Hilo--
They are to be accommodated at bro. C's.
I felt somewhat exercised that we had not made provision for them
in our native house--But I hope it will be all for the best.-On our way from school at noon we called on them § I gave
bro. Wilcox an invitation to assist me in school.
Smith had asked him to help him.
He said bro.
I then said I would give way
to bro. S.
Monday evening after school, Wm. broke the pump § tuesday
morning before school I took it or part of it down to Mr. Colcord's.
Monday evening was the evening to pray for the schools
of the Islands.
No one came but bro. Chamberlain § sister Castle.
We had a short meeting-into our school.
Tuesday bro. Wilcox called a few moments
In the afternoon both he § his wife § bro.
Castle § his wife took tea with us.
after supper we prayed together.
It seemed like old times--
Talked some about the language.
About 5 o'clock a thunder storm commenced § continued all the
evening.
I thought nearly as much rain fell as has fallen since
we have been at the Islands, certainly more than at any one time.
They returned home about 8 1'2 o'clock.
To day or rather this
morning we had no writing on account of our small scholars being
in the school house.
occupied the luakini.
short.
Bro B. has had a manao telling meeting §
This afternoon another heavy rain but
Got along with my boys as well as usual.
Was much mor
tified going to school with what I saw of some scholars.
fore school closed J. came in § helped us sing.
have read thru' the Kumu Hawaii.
Be
Since school
This evening meetings.
Lord
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Thursday Feb. 22.
Memorable day this, a day for mourning § a day of glad
ness! a day of feasting § a day of fasting--A day for prayer §
a day singing "the Lord reigneth let the earth rejoice." --This
morning on way to school I saw a vessel coming in sight § thought
it might be one from America.
to be a ship
Before school closed I found it
just after returning from school three letters were
brought in to us.
One from J's mother one from bro. Wilcox of
three sheets, § one, of one § a half sheets from Mr. Nathl. W.
Dexter.--We immediate[ly] took some dinner § then sat down to
read.
J read hers when bro Tinker came § warned us to go to bro.
Chamberlain's to hear the general letter read.
it.
Bro. Bingham read
It was very long § made very plain our duty § pointed out
some of our errors.
Mr. Anderson.
There were eight sheets in it written by
A circular had also read from the Board.
Before
going to bro. Chamberlain's I read enough of my letter to learn
the death of my only bro. H.
the time we doubled Cape Horn.
He died the 14 Feb. 1837, about
Left no evidence of a change
of heart.
He now has realized what I so often warned him of 5
wrote him
besought him with tears to repent § make sure work
for eternity.
His wife § daughter Elizabeth had gone to keeping
house, a boarding house in Spring St. New York, near Mr. Ludlow's
church.
By the way Mr. Ludlow had left Spring St. 5 had gone
to New Haven § settled in the free church.
Bro. Wilcox spoke
also of Mrs. Middlebrook as being near her end from a cancer §
that religion was her support.
Mr. Dexter spoke of the imbarrassments C O
General Assembly § the low state of religion §c §c.
of the country
An interest
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ing letter.
Canton.
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1838
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172
The vessel that brought these letters is bound to
Shall try to write that way home § answer these letters.
Factor is her name.
Last evening attended the meeting at bro. Chamberlain's.
Bro. Tinker read a letter in the Journal of Commerce respecting
the doings of the General assembly.
account of the work at Hilo.
Bro. Wilcox gave us some
A glorius work indeed.
May the same be witnessed here.
wake up.
0 Lord have mercy upon me.
before retiring.
Came home resolved to
Had another season of prayer
Enjoyed myself this morning.
Was assisted in
prayer in the morning prayer meeting § at the opening of school.
Sent two classes that generally go to the luakini to the mauka
hale kula.
Just before we closed school Kuke came in § while
I went to close the school iuka, Kuke made some remarks
the school with prayer. This afternoon no school.
closed
Time occupied
in hearing general letter § reading others--(to supper).
This
afternoon Mrs. Ladd is here § her husband comes (?).
Saturday Feb. 24
Thursday evening Mr. Ladd came
soon after supper just
as they were about to go I called upon Mr. Ladd to pray with us.
He did so.-- The evening I spent in writing to bro. Knapp--Next
morning I wrote to bro. Andrews--at noon received a short note
from bro. Locke
answered it.
He told me he had been to Kaneohe
for Sister Smith § that she was to spend a fortnight there.
Attended school as usual all day.
about their souls.
Said some thing to my scholars
But every thing I say is impotent § falls
without effecting anything § that is owing entirely to my want
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of faith.
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1838
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0 Lord increase it--Last evening J. attended a female
prayer meeting at Sister Bingham's.
I commenced a double sheet
letter to bro. Wilcox § wrote but one page.
it except about half the outside page.
To day I have finished
Wrote respecting the
contents of his letter--respecting my letters heretofore written,
an account of our house keeping § premises, our schools, Protracted
meetings--call for the word of life--how many are now printing
Bro. Smith § his prospects--climate--general meeting--chiefs
desire for improvement, stone church-letter to day to her Mother.
J. has also finished a
This afternoon she went over to
Mr. Chamberlain's 5 returned with 6 Mission Heralds, a bundle
of papers from Sunderland § three letters, one from her Aunt
Smith, cousin Austin § one from Francis Frary--
This evening
attended the meeting at bro. Hall's § conducted it.
Just as we
were closing, bro Bingham came in Ej read bro. Coan's letter
to him of three sheets.
the Holy Ghost.
It breathes the spirit of faith § of
0 that all of us had more of his spirit of
faith--The day § the week is past--0 Lord week after week would
I cry prepare me for the sabbath--
Lord's day Feb. 2 5
The Sabbath has come § also gone.
Another's Sabbath's
transactions are registered in heaven--0 to realize that soon
my sabbaths will be gone § I shall be called to render an
account of them.
I once lived with eternity in view but I can
not now realize that I must die.
0 that I could--0 that I felt
more for dying souls or rather the undying Spirits--for my own,
my companion's, my brethren § sisters of the mission--the native
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church members, the natives still unreconciled, our scholars,
in short, for a dying world.
Soon will it be said of me the
place that knows me now will soon know me no more forever.
This morning attended the morning prayer meeting § was
interested in it.
Tried to say a few words.
Daniela Olelou made
known my thoughts about short prayers, § short exhortations.
Did not enjoy myself much in the bath-house after my return.
At 9 1/2 o ’clock as usual visited the Sanctuary--Bro. Bingham
preached the word with power § with the Holy Ghost--May a blessing
attend it.
House crowded all day which was formerly a rare thing.
Text this morning Heb. 2.1.
"Nolaila hoi e pono a lelepau kakou
ia mau mea a kakou e lohe ae nai, o haule ia kakou i kekahi manawa
--Oia ka mea nui mua, 0 Iehova wale no.
hemolele, ola, pono.
1.
He kanauai hemolele kono no na kanaka
a pua, na kanauai uni, na ano lua.
launa.
Ke Akua, ke Akua mana,
2. e pono ia ia e hoopai.
Ke aloha i ke Akua a me hoa3. aia ka Kalahala ke keiki
a ke Akua, ke nohai e ola'i i ke kaua ka hewa
a Iesu.
E miki, epaulele ia ia.
4. 0 ke kau oha
5. Olelo hou pomaikai, o ka
naea e paulele ia ia no ka mea; e loaa ia'ia he ola mau loa.
II. e pono ke paulele ia kakou i keia mau mea; a kakou e lohe
ae nei.
III. He poino ko ka poe ke malama ole ia mau mea a kakou e lo
he ae nei ko lakou hope poino loa.-Manao.
1. 0 ka hai aku i ka manao i ke kumu aole ia he ola.
.
A ke paulele ia Iesu, malaila ke ola.
2. 0 ka komo anu iloko o ka ekalelia aole ia he ola.
3. Ina aole lelepau koke ko Hawaii nei a pau loa ia mau mea, a
kakou e lohe nei, alaila nui ka poe a lilo aku i ka make mau loa
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5000 a year-
5. E na kanaka o ka Iseraela, e alu, e kokua mai, e pule ikaiku,
lanakila, e imi nui, e huli i ka palapala i hemolele--
5. He pono
ke hana wikiwiki o ka poe o ka ekalelia maanei, ma Amerika Beritinia, Poina'poina.
In the afternoon took charge of my class of small boys-16 only to day talked to them about God, the thunder § lighting
(!) which was then being seen § heard--During the noon I lead to
us from the Missionary Heralds-from Iremia 33.3.
In the afternoon preached again
E kahea ia oe a e hooloke au ia oukou a e hoike
ia oukou i na naea nui a me na me a maua nana i ike ole oukou.-This is the text as near as I can remember.
§ then the following
Na Manao.
General explanation
Mua, 0 ko ke Akua makemake e
nonoi aku haua poe hauwa ia ia e haua mai i na naea nui a me na
mea maua.
2. Ma makaukau a makemake ke Akua e hooloke i ke pule
a o hana na mea nui no na kana kauwa nana i noi aku iaia.
7.7-12
Elia.
Daniela, Iakoba 3.
Mataio
He pono e kale aku ka mea a
kakou e noi ae Pela Elia, ke keiki kau ka ili eleele, ma Amerika.
[Space left on paper.]
He preached until almost sun down.
This evening we have read
in the missionary Heralds some--
Tuesday Feb. 27.
Yesterday morning altho the weather was quite tedious
1000 I should think came to the prayer meeting.
Just at day
light it commenced raining § rained very hard.
Much lighting
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§ thunder accompanied it.
Some very sharp.
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1838
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176
One side of the
meeting house was very wet.
Kuke hoakaka enterrogated (!) the people concerning
the sermons the day before,
He was an hour about.
Just as meeting
was closed it commenced raining again § continued until 10 o'clock.
I had no school on account of the rain.
Commenced a letter to
Fanny, § finished it after school in the afternoon--Subject,
the salvation of her soul.
In the evening attended the monthly concert for the slaves.
Five brethren only present.
Retired immediately after returning from meeting.
morning we had an interesting meeting six prayers.
said a few things.
This
Ioane Ii talked--
Before school I prepared some pictures on
cards for the children.
Was quite nawaliwali this morning.
school was quite pleasant to me this afternoon.
The
At noon received
a letter from bro. Locke, two calabashes also a letter from bro
Parker, stating that he had been trying to get the consent of
the brethren to my going to Kaneohe.
bro Locke's men stay with us.
Aole hiki ia ia.
This night
They return to morrow morning.
Had a long talk this evening with Daniela invited him to come
§ address the school.
the spirit.
Told him not to come unless filled with
Feel languid § shall retire early.
Thursday March 1.
Another month has commenced and also another season.
Yes, Spring has returned.
A year ago to day we were about as
far South of the Equator as we now are North of it.
How different
have been the dealings of God towards [me] than I anticipated.
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Goodness 5 mercy have followed both me § my companion.
Page
177
Have
reason to bless God that I have had such health § altho' the lang
uage has come hard to me that I have obtained so much of it.
I can now understand all the preaching.
Last evening obtained
all the heads of bro B's discourse John 3.16.
Tuesday evening
Daniela Oleloa was in 5 I asked him to come § talk to the scholars.
Yesterday morning he came 5 spent the forenoon.
Just before we
closed the school he conversed with them, or rather addressed them
about 10 minutes § then made the prayer.
I invited him to come
in the afternoon 5 talked to the boys but he did not.
ing he came again 5 talked twenty minutes.
This morn
This afternoon he visited
the school § talked to the boys as long as in the morning to the
girls.
He commanded very good attention .
I hope it may not
be in vain--This morning I asked Mr. Bingham to visit the school.
He promised he would bear it in mind § come when he was kaawale.
Our school yesterday § to day has been more full.
Appointed
kanakanui to hear one class yesterday § Halai to hear the same
to day.
At some future period they will probably make good teachers.
Saturday Mar. 3
Yesterday our school was about as usual.
sent, having gone to see a sick daughter at Ewa.
a substitute.
Kulepe was ab
He sent however
In the afternoon at the close of school we had
up the sermon of Wednesday evening.
When the labors of the week were over, I felt exceedingly
fatigued § last evening did [little(?)] but retired early.
About sun set went down to see Eleele § her little one
of a fortnight’s existance in this world as yet.
On our return
called at bro. Dimond's also on Dr. Judd, § bro § sister Smith
1 1 a A or. nc___ TVr__ dinwpH mp comp inpravintrs_CJJ_of a Lahainaluna
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engraver--very well done for a native.
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1838
Pae 178
The Dr is preparing a
book on anatomy in native-To day I have worked some in the shop § this afternoon
I spent in fixing my pump.
Have now just returned from the prayer
meeting conducted by bro. Castle.
Lord’s day 4 March
This morning both J. § myself overslept ourselves 5 did
[not] arise until 6 o'clock--
We soon had breakfast § I went
to the meeting without praying.
Kaikinui spoke half an hour.
Did not enjoy the meeting.
After returning we had prayers §
I had a season of prayer in the bath-house.
some in the Missionary Herald.
We read together
At the season for going to meeting
we went but it was half an hour before bro. B. came.
He had been
detained by Mr. Reynolds who came up to forbid his wife joining
the church or Mr. Bingham's receiving her--said she was guilty
of drunkenness § aldultery.
The house was literly (!) crowded
§ many went away.
Bro. B. made a few remarks from Num. 10.27 "We are journey
ing to the land of which the Lord hath said §c."
He then read
the names of those who were to join to-day except Mrs. Reynolds,
§ baptized them all, the meeting was very long § we came out-A committee was appointed to go § see Mr. Reynodls § obtain the
evidence of her misdemeanor, but none could be obtained.
She
was in the afternoon accordingly received into the church which
made 70.
We had no sabbath at noon on account of preparing the
seats for communicats.
interesting.
How
The exercises of the day have been
different are our circumstances from what
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we anticipated § from other missionaries.
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We can hardly realize
that we are on heathen soil.
Tuesday Mar. 6.
Yesterday morning I attended the monthly concert commenced
it at 6 1/2 o'clock.
Bro. Bingham came in at 7 1/2 o'clock §
continued it until 8 1/2 o'clock.
We had had 7 prayers before
he came in § we had also sung twice.
At school in the morning
Daniela make some remarks § I tried to follow him with some at
the close of the school.
Kuailehua followed me.
is absent at Ewa.
In the afternoon I attempted again §
He takes the place of Kulepe while he
This afternoon also he was in school.
Yes
terday about noon sister Marcia M. Smith arrived from Ewa § bro.
Tinker.
They brought cheering intelligence from there,--Bro. §
sister Bishop spent three hours one day in prayer-Last evening attended the monthly concert at bro. B.
It was conducted by bro. Diell who read a letter to himself from
Dr. Grant, in Persia, some intelligence from the Evangelist §
also some from the Missionary Herald.
We had only three prayers.
Our school to day has flourished about as usual.
This evening
has been spent in setting copies for to morrow.
Rec^ a note yesterday from bro. Locke § wrote one to
bro McD.
Satu Mar 10.
Another short week has gone with those before the flood.
This day has been employed in the work-shops mending an umbrella
§ fixing some stools for Sister P.
Wednesday I talked some to
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the boys § had some fluency in the language.
were affected.
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They listened §
In the evening we had 5 prayers before bro. Tinker
came who preached to us from Luka, barren fig tree.
Bro Bingham
followed him with some remarks § related the account of the native
of Wailua hanging himself.
usual.
Thursday § Friday passed away as
Morning prayers not so fully attended--Bro. § sister Hall
here to supper--He prayed with us before he left.
ducted the prayer meeting.
from Wailua.
He also con
Bro Chamberlain § Wilcox not returned
Bro. Dimond has gone to Waialua to day with bro.
Locke who came here on Thursday.
Bro Tinker has gone to attend
a protracted meeting between K. § Waialua.
Monday Mar. 12
Yesterday morning I attended the prayer meeting but
Kuke had given out a hymn before I got there.
preached all day.
Bro Bingham
In the morning from Hoikeana 14.7.
In which
he brought up the subject of popery--praying to Mary, § to saints
§c.
At noon we had a sabbath school as usual.
bro. Bingham preached from Epeso 5:7.8.
In the afternoon
Bro. Diell followed him
with some remarks which were interpreted by bro. B.
In the
evening went down to the Chapel § heard bro. Bingham from John
33.16.
After which he § bro. Diell distributed the bread § wine
to the few communicants--1 was pleased with the exercises.
home exceedingly fatigued.
early as usual.
Came
This morning did not rise quite as
Attended the morning prayer meeting when Kuke
hooakaku the sermons yesterday.
We also did the same in school
to day.
This morning I prepared my writing books in part § my
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books some of them J prepared this afternoon.
12,
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181
This evening Sister
Wilcox was here to supper § after supper sister Dimond came in
§ staid until the bell rang for the sabbath school concert at
bro. T.
I went home with sister D. § from there went to the
meeting.
Bro Castle conducted it.
We had 4 prayers.
Tuesday Mar. 13.
This morning we hung up our card in school § hope to
morrow to have all the names of our scholars written upon a large
card to hang up in school § put down their delinquincies or rather
their noising whispering, Ejc.
produce order in school.
Think it will work very well to
Will the Lord bless it.
This afternoon
tried it with the boys.
This evening we expected bro. Bingham § family with us
to supper.
Not coming before 5 1/2 o'clock concluded they were
not coming Ej went after Sister Smith to come § take supper with
us--Sister T. told me she thought they (bro. B. § family) were
coming I then told Sister Smith she might come some other time.
On my return met bro B. who told me they were expecting to come.
Ere long Mrs. B. 5 her children came--about sun set bro B.-After supper he prayed with us--Ej they soon returned home at
7 1/2 o'clock.
He related to us an interesting account of a man {j his
wife who came to him last week.
They had been catholics 9 years.
Were baptised {j married by the Catholic priests here some 8 or
10 years since § had never before dared to divulge the account
of their uniting with the catholics.
This circumstance speaks
volumes to this people in reference to Catholicism.
They taught
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them to pray to Mary § to the apostles--Gave them a string of
beads to count--an image of the virgin mary to pray to--When they
married them, they told them to live seperate two nights--They
also poured wine on their heads § gave them each a wafer to eat.
Since then the return of bro. B. § family I have closed in read
ing the 13th Chap. of Romans with Barnes's notes.
Thursday Mar. 15.
Yesterday I felt rather unwell all day.
Learned from
Dr. Judd that Kulepe my native assistant did not think of re
turning- -Talked with him some about Opunui § Kuluuailehua.
He
recommended Opunui--Think some of trying to get along in the
boy's school without any.
Last evening received 13 question
books on the map from bro. Andrews.
At the ringing of the bell
I went to the meeting house 5 soon some of the brethren came 5
we had 8 prayers before bro. Bingham arrived.
His sermon was
from 2 Cov. 5.11 "Noia hoi, o ko makou ike ana i ka mea make a
ka Haku, ke hoohuli aku nei makou i na kauaka."
Bro. B. appeared
to feel some § preached very well.
This morning did as usual after a sermon the day or night
before.
School about as usual our system of keeping order appears
to work very
well.
About sun set to night bro Smith came in
§ proposed that we should unite with him in having a protracted
meeting with our scholars at his school house.
We prayed together
over it, § I went this evening § conversed with bro. B. about
it.
He said it did not strike him as being the best way.
the Lord give us wisdom in relation [to] it--
Will
Talked some about
the affairs in America--N.Y.O.N.Y.E. Moral Reform Papers, McDon
ald. --Heard glorious tidings from Hawaii, Maui § Kauai--
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17,
1838
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Saturday March 17.
Soon I shall record the last week of my life if I am able
to write, or at least my last week will come.
Every week I spend
on earth brings me nearer to my grave my sentence forever--to
my joy, or sorrow.
Why should I say to my joy, ojr sorrow?
Why
not know to my joy as did Paul when he said I know in whom I have
believed § am persuaded that he will keep that which I have com
mitted unto him at the last and as Job.
"I know that my Redeemer
liveth" § that he shall stand at the later day upon the earth
§ tho' my skins worms shall destroy my body yet in my flesh shall
I see God, whom I shall see for myself § not for another.
0 to
have more of that faith that was granted to these two individuals
§ even more--"ask and it shall be given to you, seek § ye shall
find, knock § it shall be opened unto you."
But I have to say
with Job, "0 that it were with me as in days past" when the
secret of God was upon my tabernacle.
This week I have read very
little, written very little said very little § prayed very little.
The last the least in proportion.
For
"Prayer was appointed to convey
The blessings God designs to give;
Song as we live shou ld Christians pray,
For, only while they pray they live."
Those only who pray § pray much § fervently § believingly live
to any good purpose.
I think I can say this from my own individual
experience as well as from reason § the word of God.--0 God help
me thus to live-Yesterday morning we expected bro Bingham into our School
§ so collected the scholars little earlier than common.
As he
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I left the school to J. that she might have an
opportunity to address the girls--Bro. B. did not come at all.
After school in the afternoon, I came home § after a
season of prayer § trying to write some little native, J. had
gone to bro. Johnstone § I went there to supper.
On my way
called on the parents of Maalahia.
We had a short but sociable
visit after supper we had prayers.
Before we finished the bell
rang for singing school § the female prayer meeting.
Bro. J.
came along with us § went down town to a singing school.
J. went
into the Dr. to the prayer meeting § I went down into the office
§ staid until meeting was out.
clock.
few
Came home § retired about 10 o'
This morning attended the prayer meeting as usual.
present.
But
In the forenoon had a call from bro. Steele § bro.
Wilcox, cut the latter's hair.
dinner but could not see him.
Called on Bro. Bingham after
Went down town to see bro Smith--
He had had 36 new cases to day, § most from one pa--The Lord is
evidently among the people.
meeting for the children.
Bro S. has given out a protracted
Am not decided about joining him.
Lord’s day Mar. 18
Did not arise this morning as usual § did not breakfast
until after meeting.
Said to he hoahouau yesterday that I should
like to have the church those who wished to take a part in the
morning prayer meeting give me their names, and what did he do
this morning but publish it in the meeting.
So they have begun
in earnest to do so.
Spent the time between morning prayer meeting [§] morn
ing service in reading Brainard's Memoirs.
Bro. B. preached from
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strong hearts.
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During the sermon spoke of bro
Smith's halawai loa for the children.
at noon to that effect.
18,
Sent word to bro. Smith
Bro Judd mentioned it this afternoon
in the Sabbath School.
Bro. Bingham preached this afternoon to the children
from Psalm
8.2.
have read little.
Continues it Wednesday night since meeting
Have read Roma 8th with William--showed him
"Fox's Book of Martyers".
He was attracted much by it.
This
evening have spent at home.
Tuesday Mar. 20.
Yesterday morning soon after the morning prayer meeting
we made preparations to go down town.
Found bro S. had made
preparations, we prayed together before going.
me to make the first prayer in native.
He called upon
He then talked some to
them § I followed him with a few remarks from Luke 13.5.
The
girls were seated on one side § the boys on another 5 then there
was a division between the schools which left quite an alanui
for him who spoke to walk backwards § forwards- 500 boys § girls § older scholars-all day.
There were about
They gave very good attention
At 1 o'clock we met with our native teachers § prayed
in native--At two o'clock we met with the children again.
Kept
them about one § a half hours.
In the evening the monthly prayer meeting for the schools
of the Islands was held here 5 bro Smith conducted it.
This even
ing we have another prayer meeting to pray especially for our
scholars.
Bro. Smith meets, at his study, with the native teachers.
Services to day with the children same as yesterday.
Bro. Smith
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met with his church at noon--I came home on horseback {j staid
until 2 o'clock.
Had a season of prayer.
Prepared something
in writing to say to the scholars, from John 11-28.
has come 5 calleth for thee".
Locke § answered it.
"The master
Rec^, at noon a letter from bro.
This afternoon suggested to bro. Smith after
talking some time that he let such as wished to go to go § see
how many would remain.
but none started.
He did so after asking it the second time
Think from what I have heard since I got home
I shall let him have his own way entirely § let him do all the
talking.-----
Friday Mar 23
Wednesday § yesterday 5 to day the services with our
scholars have been as on Monday § Tuesday.
In the evening of
day before yesterday bro. Bingham preached to the children from
Ke Kehuna 12.1.
He continued the meeting until 9 1/2 o'clock.
Before service we had four prayers--In the afternoon bro Tinker
addressed the scholars.
In the evening before service, some of
the scholars met with Wm. in his house for prayer.
They also
did the same last evening § I prayed with them at the begining (!)
5 made some remarks about Christ--
Yesterday morning bro Bingham
met with our scholars in the school house for conversation.
The
night before § last night bro Smith met with his scholars 5 heard
their manao's.
This morning we had another meeting with our
scholars in the school house.
prayers.
He asked no questions, made an exhortation § closed
with prayer by Nahalelewa.- did the talking.
meeting.
Before bro B. came we had two
Yesterday § this morning bro Smith
This afternoon bro B. goes down § closes the
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Saturday Mar 24.
Wrote the above yesterday noon.
In the afternoon bro
Bingham went down § addressed them about an hour.
followed him with a few remarks also.
Bro Chamberlain
He came to tea.
Yesterday I had some conversation with some of my scholars.
This morning at sunrise I ventured to meet with my scholars alone.
Bro Bingham had gone to Manoa.
expected for one so hemahema.
Sister Parker's footstools.
Hawaiian Spectator.
I got along as well as could be
This forenoon I worked some at
Came home
commenced reading the
After dinner spent some time in cleaning
out our out house § preparing it for the reception of our schol
ars .
Sister Smith (Marcia) has been here to supper § I am
now about to go down with her.
Tuesday Mar. 27.
When I laid down my pen after writing the foregoing I
accompanied Sister Smith to bro Smith's.
He informed me that
the protracted meeting at Kaneohe was defferred two weeks, on
account of the people coming here this week to pay their taxes
to the king.
Soon after our return we went to the prayer meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's conducted by bro. Johnstone.
When I returned
from that, I soon retired.
Sabbath morning I had another meeting with my scholars,
§ had some of them tell their manao's.
Bro. Wilcox assisted me
by making a prayer § some remarks respecting what he heard from
Hilo.
On the whole I thought it was an interesting meet®.
At
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9 1/2 o'clock bro. Tinker preached for us--Bro. Bingham remained
at Manoa § preached at Waikiki.
Bro. Tinker's text all day was
John 3:16--1. 0 ko Iehova aloha.
2. 0 ka hewa o na kanaka he
nui.
3. 0 ke Kalahala, he mea nui ia.
mea nui ia.
4 0 ka make mau loa he
5. 0 ke ola mau loa he nui ia.
manaoio, e manaoio ia ia.
6. 0 ke auo o ka
Manao hookahi wale no.
Ina pela o
ko Iehova aloha ia kakou, he pono ia kakou ke aloha aku ia ia.
At noon went down to the chapel § heard bro. Diell from
Malaehi 1.6.
A son honoreth his father §c.
The Dr. at noon
thought there was evidently some feeling among the scholars.
In the evening after reading some in the M. H. we
retired about 8 o 'clock--§ as usual very much fatigued.
Yesterday (2 6 th) was a memorable day in so much as it
gave us fresh intelligence from the land of our father's--In
the morning I had no meeting with the scholars but attended the
meeting of adults.
Kuke hookakaed (?) the heads of the sermon.
Before he did so I read the 53rd of Isaiah.
but not so many scholars as usual.
Commenced our school
Just before school closed
Dr. Judd came in § addressed the scholars from the story of
Bartimeas.
He told us also of the arrival of a ship or bark
or rather of one in sight.
As soon as school closed we went into
bro. Chamberlain's garret to take a look through the spy-glass.
We concluded it was a vessel from America--a merchant vessel.
I concluded in my own mind that it was freighted with Mr. Richards
5 wife.
The vessel came to anchor while we were gazing upon it.
We returned home took some dinner 5 I went immediately to school
§ when school was closed I hastened home to see if I had any
letters.
Went to bro Chamberlain's § learned there that Mr.
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Richards was expected at the house soon--that he sailed from Bos
ton Nov. 7, ^ that he therefore he had had a passage of 139 days.
Came home § soon after supper we were called to meet at bro C's
with bro. 5 sister Richards to return thanks for their safe
arrival Ejc.
to them.
After prayer by him § bro. B. we were introduced
They soon handed us a bundle of letters § we hasten
home to read them.
There were three for me, one from sister Mary
Aug. 14,'37, one from bro. Wilcox Oct. 3 § 9, '37, § one from
Oliver R. Ryder June 10, 1837.
J. received two from her mother,
one written May 14, '37 § the other in Oct. one from her bro.
Harley Oct. 15, on[e] from her sister Fanny, Oct. 29, one from
her Aunt Smith § Fanny Hunt together Oct. 29, one from her
Cousins Elizabeth § Harriet Warner one from Miss Abigail Begelow
Winchenton Oct. 17, § one from Mr. Nath^ W. Dexter of the same
date from Pympton, a revival in Sunderland.
Grand Ma Warner
dead, Adelia Ann Brown § few others dead.
We had read but one or two before we were called to
the prayer meeting for slaves - bro B. conducted it.
The meeting was interesting--
Hasten home § read letters until 10 1/2
o'clock § then retired to read one this morning.
morning prayer § found it commenced.
Mr. Richards was praying.
He § bro. Tinker had come § commenced it.
to day.
Attended the
School about as usual
Not so many boys as usual this afternoon.
Had some of
them tell their manao's after school § had Kaleo pray.
After
school went to bro. Chamberlains § read a circular from the Board
containing a bylaw that missionaries should [not] go home with
out first getting the consent of the prudential committee ponopaha
aole paha.
Rendered my account of books sold $18.84.
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1838
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Mr. § Mrs. Richards are down to bro. Diell's this afternoon.
For several days very blustering § to night quite cool.
Have
a meeting appointed for scholars in the morning at sun rise.
Saturday Mar. 31.
Wednesday morning bro. Bingham attended my meeting with
my scholars, § made some remarks, after which he went to the luakini.
Before we went to school bro. Bishop § his wife came.
Soon after dinner they called on us
the afternoon § stay to tea.
engaged to to ( 0
spend
I then went to bro. Dimond's §
invited Bro. § sister Richards to come § take supper with us.
I went to school § J. § sister Bishop went to the maternal as
sociation.
About sun set they were here § immediately after
Bro. R. requested pen § paper to prepare something, for the native
service.
Bro. Bishop 5 bro. Hall gave an account of their labors
at bro. Chamberlain's.
Thursday morning bro. Bishop attended our meeting with
the scholars--§ while we were assembled bro. Emerson
Locke
came § it was soon determined to have a meeting.
I soon left
school § we met at bro. Bingham's at 10 o'clock.
A letter was
read or rather a circular from the Board, containing four res
olutions the fourth of which was respecting missionaries not
returning home until they had got [obtained, written in pencil]
the consent of the prudential Com.
It was remarked upon by most
of those present § they all I think was opposed to it.
In the afternoon bro. Richards read his report which
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occupied more than two hours.
31,
1838
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191
J. attended school § did not get
in until he had nearly finished reading--neither did bro. Parker
arrive until he had nearly finished reading.
Adjourned until Friday morning at 8 o ’clock.
cording to adjournment.
Met ac
J. attended the school all day.
In
the morning met with the scholars § addressed them myself from
Ierimia.
The heart is deceitful §c.
Ye shall seek me § find
me §c.
Most of the morning at the meeting was spent in regulating
the reasons for dispensing with a general meeting § whether this
should be an Island meeting, provided general meeting should be
dispensed with.
In the afternoon some subjects were brought
forward by the Com. of arrangement Richards § Tinker § committees
chosen.
Before the meeting I felt so unwell that I left § came
home § went to bed.
J. soon returned § I went to bed § she gave
me two cups of tea.
But not feeling any better about nine o'clock
I took a potion of oil.
5 I was very sick.
until morning.
About 11 o'clock it operated two ways
But soon after this I went to sleep § slept
Today I have not been out any of consequence I
have spent the time in reading papers.
Read more paper news
to day than I have before since I arrived.
evening
The meeting met last
this morning § now stands adjourned until Tuesday af
ternoon .
This morning bro. Hall met with my scholars.
This evening I do not go out.
This day closes another day week
month.
Thursday
Apl. 5.
I have not had an opportunity to write in my diary this
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April
5, 1838
Page 192
Sabbath day I had a meeting with our scholars in the morn
ing § talked to them about half an hour from John 11.
"Ehiki mai
ke Kumu a ke hea mai nea ia oe".
Bro Bingham preached in the morning § closed so that
he § the rest of us could go down to the chapel.
Bro. Richards preached from 2 Pet. 3.9.
I did so.
An excellent discourse.
In the afternoon he preached in the luakini § exhibited the loving
kindness of God to him his wife, § children during their absence.
Bro. Bingham went down to bro. Smith's § assisted him informing
a church.
The evening was spent as usual in reading papers § pam
phlets 6[C. §c.
Monday morning as it was monthly concert in the luakini
§ as I knew bro Bingham would be there § bro Richards also,
I did not go.
At the usual hour our bell rang § when we got to
the school we found the the (!) meeting in the luakini was not
closed § most of our scholars came to school without having
eat any thing =
We had a very pleasant school.
Monday evening
attended the monthly at bro Bingham's conducted by bro. Richards.
He gave a statement of the interest manifested in the monthly
concert at home, which was not very encouraging.
ing we attended school as usual.
Tuesday morn
Before noon bro. Locke, wife
§ child came 8, they stay with us while the meeting lasts § occupy
the house in the yard which he prepared for their accommodation.
They arrived in safety § in good spirits.
In the afternoon I
went into the school only an hour, § went to the meeting which
was adjourned on Saturday to bro. Bingham's
study.
The subject
that came up was in reference to the resolutions of the Board
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1838
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in reference to their missionaries going home, or the report
of a committee upon that subject.
It was discussed quite warmly.
I am mistaken for it was the subject of salary.
The other was brought up yesterday-Yesterday we had besides the above the hiring of natives
in our families § lasted until to day occupied all this forenoon
5 part of the afternoon.
This morning I succeeded in getting bro.
Richards to talk to our scholars.
we have any more this week.
Had no school.
Neither do
I shall probably be absent more or
less next week, as the meeting will not be brought to a close.
Last evening bro. Parker preached in the luakini from John 3.36.
--- This evening a meeting again subject a teacher for the Chifes
bro. R. paha bro. A.
Monday Apl 9.
Just a year to day since we came in sight of these
islands.
All our reinforcements are alive § well.
There has been
an addition of 10 to it--Sabbath morning sister Wilcox had a
boy.
Satudray evening she took supper with us.
She is very
comfortable.
Friday of last week I spent the morning in taking care
of some molasses from Davida Malo--15 Galls. 37 1/2$.
In the
afternoon § evening nearly brought our business to a close.
Saturday about closed our meeting.
started for Maui.
Just after dinner bro Richards
In the afternoon commenced a letter to bro
Wilcox § to night have finished it.
Commenced a letter also
to bro. Ryder § to night have finished to send to morrow by
way of China.
Taken a letter to day from bro. C's for sister
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1838
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194
Knapp to her father to send across the country with mine to bro.
Wilcox.
Yesterday the day passed as usual.
Bro. Gulick arrived
from Kauai.
To day commenced school again--scholars about as usual.
This evening monthly concert for sabbath schools at bro. Tinker's
conducted by bro. Gulick.
Yesterday bro. Bingham preached about
supporting the missionaries.
Drove rather hard.
J. has been copying a chart of Columbia River to
day for bro. Diell.
Friday April 13.
Tuesday morning J. worked at the above chart most of the
morning § I wrote a letter to Mr. Nath"*-. W. Dexter of three pages
Ej sent it with one to Oliver R. Ryder by a brig going to China.
Closed a letter to bro. Wilcox to go by way of Mexico.
Requested
him to get some political papers for us some pencils, § some
matches (2 or 3 doz.)-Wednesday afternoon J. attended the Mother's prayer meet
ing.
Wednesday evening bro. Bingham preached from Hosea 13.9.
"Eka Iseu ka ua luku iho oe ia oe iho, aka oia no iaa kou kokua."
In the morning bro Gulick went with me to the morning prayer
having spent the night with in company with his oldest son Halsey
who is to board with us E| go to school to Miss Smith.
night bro. G. staid with us.
Wednesday
Yesterday he went to Kaneohe.
Yesterday morning J. felt quite unwell § in the afternoon sent
for the Dr.
To day she did not go to school.
most of the day.
Has kept the bed
Yesterday William was taken quite sick § this
morning went down to his father's--
Yesterday we received some
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April
13,
1838
Page 195
letters from Kaneohe § last evening we had a prayer meeting at
bro. C. to remember that meeting.
native prayer.
This morning I attended the
In school took charge of my scholars of J's.
This afternoon had all in the school-house.
This evening J. feels
more comfortable.
Next week we have hoike-Recd to day from bro. Bliss a letter stating that bro.
Lyons had been there last sabbath.
A church was organized in
Feb. § admitted 614 members.
Saturday Apl. 14
This morning I attended the native prayer meeting 5
after breakfast went down to see Wm but found I could not get
to him without crossing the water § so I gave up going to see
him.
Soon after returning went to writing letters closed one
to bro. Bailey § one to bro. Knapp.
to bro. Conde, McDonald § Ives.
Wrote one to bro. Van Duzee
This evening rec^ one from bro.
Munn--stating some things which pained me to hear.
This after
noon bro. Gulick has returned from Kaneohe, says the work of the
Lord is going on there.
Have suggested to some that we ought to
have another protracted meeting here at H.
Bro. Bingham also
returns to day § holds a meeting in bro. Hall's school house.
May he return filled with the spirit.
J. feels quite unwell
this evening and I do not go out--May the Lord [be] with them.
Monday Apl. 16.
Commenced an answer to bro. Munn's letter Saturday
evening § this morning finished it § wrote also to bro Johnson.
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April
Saturday evening did not go out.
get to sleep until midnight.
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J. was in much pain Ej did not
Took a double potion of laudalum
§ a powder previously--Sabbath day she felt much easier but did
not go out.
Today she has not been quite so well.
She has kept
the bed most of the day.
Sabbath morning did not attend the native meeting.
Attended native service all day § heard bro. Bingham preached
upon the Judgment Matt. 25.13-32--
Just as he closed his after
noon service bro. Gulick made some remarks --Attended Sabbath School
as usual.
Sister Smith took J.'s class.
In the evening read
the missionary Heralds § finished Mr. Wilson's writing.
Mr.
Wilson of Western Africa, or Mr. § Mrs. White (?) died there soon
after their arrival at the field of labor.
This morning bro.
Gulick wishing to leave for Waialua we had breakfast early 5 I
did not go to meeting.
About 8 o'clock we learned that a vessel
was going to to (!) Kauai § he has gone this afternoon to Kauai
different from his expectations this morning.
Had charge this morning of J.'s scholars as well as my
own--Got long after a sort (?)-talk with my scholars
This afternoon had quite a
about the sermon yesterday--May it be
blessed to them.
This evening bro Smith called on us 5 said he was expect
ing to have a protracted meeting next week.
He also said he had
not attended any such meeting on the Island-- This evening we
have a prayer meeting here for schools.
Thursday Apl. 19
This is the eighteenth anniversary of the landing of
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19,
1838
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the first missionaries upon these islands--and accordingly the
hoike of schools in this place.
For about [a] week J. has been
so [sick] that she could not go into school 5 I have had the
charge of both her scholars § mine.
Tuesday § yesterday my attention was taken up in prepar
ation for this day in selecting, reviewing 5 preparing lessons
for this day.
Gave a charge to my scholars yesterday to lay aside to day
their Walaau § hawanawana ana to day §
last hoike.
not koike it as they did
They behave very well, § with honor to themselves
§ to their teachers.
Appointed 8 o ’clock as the hour in hopes
of finishing before other schools came in but I was disappointed
in this § was forced to dismiss half an hour sooner than I in
tended.
The number of scholars to day were 253--107 boys § 146
girls--
The whole number hoiked to day 1232 , besides sister
Diamond's § some other's.
J. to day is quite sick, more so than usual.
almost just returned from hoike and it is 4 o'clock.
fatigued.
I am now
Much
Think next hoike I will first exhibit my own scholars
§ then the general readers next, § let those who wish to recite
in the hoikehonua § Helanaau do so afterwards.
attended the native lecture.
Last evening
Bro. Tinker preached because bro.
B.'s wife was sick--subject The centurion § his servant.
Mokuna 8-5.
Mataio
Rec^ a letter from bro. McDonald this afternoon
criticizing the 2nd number of the Hawaiian Sepctator.
J. also
rec^ one from sister Ives.-Last evening one of my scholars was married Kaimookalani.
She was at hoike to day.
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Amos
April
Starr Cooke
21,
1838
Page
Saturday Apl. 21
Yesterday morning about 4 o'clock J. began to grow chilly
§ soon began to shake the whole bed--so that I became somewhat
alarmed § got up § went for bro. Bingham.
He soon came § ordered
some warm water for to bathe her feet, § gave her some Dover's
powders.
She soon began to grow warm § have quite a sweat but
did not get to sleep as he expected she would.
she drank a great deal of water.
day.
During the night
I staid with her most of the
Her food was a bit of toasted bread § some sage tea.
Dur
ing the day wrote in her letter to her mother § to day closed
it by making a request for some fine needles.
Took it to bro.
Chamberlain's to be taken to the vessel going to the continent.
Heard yesterday something about bro. Brinsmade getting into dif
ficulty on the coast--S that he had been 60 days getting where
they landed.
The Clementine ret^ [returned] Thursday morning.
To day I have been variously employed.
Wm.
This forenoon visited
This afternoon finished two stools for bro. Parker--
J. sent a small bundle to Sister Conde § some pins to sis. Ives.
This evening the Dr. has returned from Waienae (!) saying that
they had a good meeting.
Have not been out to our meeting.
J.
is still under the influence of medie ins § keeps her bed most
of the time.
The Dr. is fearful of a fever's setting in--0 Lord
save her § thy servant from it if agreeable to thy will.
1838
Apl. 23 [Monday]
Yesterday J was somewhat better so that I left her
alone § went to meeting all day.
day from Isaia 7.13.
Bro. Bingham preached all
In the morning he was very long--Contrary
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1838
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in the afternoon.
Few scholars at sabbath school--Probably gone a visiting
as it is vacation.
Was troubled with a cold § with lameness so
that the sabbath was passed not so pleasantly as usual.
In the evening read the Missionary Herald, a valuable
address from Mr. Medhurst an English missionary about the Chinese
language.
This morning I felt better § J also.
she is quite smart again.
in the Carpenter's shop.
sister Parker-They commence
This
evening
I have been engaged most of the day
Finished two stools for J. § two for
Bro. Smith $ wife called on us this afternoon.
a protracted meeting to morrow.
This evening no
meeting--We have been talking about philosophy § Arithmetic.
Friday Apl. 2 7
Tuesday morning I was engaged in doing some baking.
In the afternoon I began to fix my pump.
again § made a wooden bucket.
Next day went at it
Yesterday it was so tight that
we could not work it, § I took it out § lessened the leather.
This morning procured an oil cask for rain water of Mr. Colcord.
This afternoon attempted to write some native but did not suc
ceed.
Repaired our Mols. cask--Last night § to night assisted
in watering the plants--Pump works well.
Wednesday evening attended the prayer meeting before
bro. Bingham arrived.
He preached from Is. 57.21--"Aole malu
no ka poe hewa wahi a ke Akua o'u".
Yesterday afternoon went
down town to bro. Smith's meeting--House full § yard full.
has been here to day § says he does
not wish to return.
Wm.
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Starr Cooke
April
30,
1838
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200
Monday Apl. 30.
Saturday forenoon my time was taken up in fixing my
hhd. for rain water under the eaves of the printing house, 5 clear
ing off the roof.
In the afternoon did but little but make
preparations for the sabbath.
In the evening attended the prayer
meeting at bro Hall’s, conducted by bro. Johnson.
Sabbath morning I attended the prayer meeting of natives.
At 9 1/2 o'clock bro. Bingham preached from Kekahuna 9-11.
the afternoon Sol. 8:36.
5.17.
In
In the evening he preached from Daniela
Tekela, ua kau paono ia oe ma na mea kaupaona a ua ikeia
no oe ua nele".
He had a paper printed by a pen with Tekela upon
it, § also a pair of scales to exhibit a kaupaona--also a pair
of cards which the sabbath before were used in gambling.
turned § retired very much fatigued.
ford's letters 5
Christ.
Commenced reading Ruther
read about sixty pages.
Was much interested in it- -
Re
He was a man full of
This morning attended the
native prayer meeting which was very long but interesting.
a wind-mill
fice.
Made
to scare away the pigions (!) from the printing of
It does not succeed very well.
This afternoon put a new
helve in my ax § ground it § many other things--
This evening
there is an anti slavery meeting at bro Chamberlain's.
Saturday May 5.
Nearly a week has apssed since writing in my diary.
Tuesday I commenced repairing the pump at the school house §
on Wednesday got the German carpenter to come § make the plat
form.
He was all day doing it.
Hope the natives will pay for it.
It whole cost was $10 22/100 (?).
I assisted him myself all
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day.
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May
Starr Cooke
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Page
2 01
The next day was busy in stoning around it § preparing it
so that the water would not return into the well.
On Tuesday
I had it cleaned out by Kamano--He also assisted me in my
garden.
Yesterday about 10 or 15 boys came on to make dobies.
They made 220.
Today 23 of them have been to Manoa with me
to get sticks to put on top of our fence around the school
house.
Yesterday § to-day both I gave them their dinners.
Thursday evening I wrote to bro. Andrews about Kamananai's going
to Lahainaluna.
Yesterday noon to bro. Gulick.
received from bro. Locke some eggs.
During the week have
Thursday a young man came
to live with us named Kalaweau--no wife § has lived with bro.
Emerson.
He appears very well.
This evening have been to meeting.
by bro. Hall.
It was conducted
As usual on Saturday night feel much fatigued.
Yesterday morning a native church member § his wife
sailed for the Oregon mission as missionaries to work on the farm.
Wednesday, May 9
I have just returned from the meeting having left it
upon the arrival of bro. Bingham.
I feel very tired to night having worked all the week
for my school-house £jc.
Sabbath day bro. Bingham preached all day, but had no
service in the evening.
all the week.
Have attended morning prayer meeting
All the days of this thus far I have had some of
my scholars making dobies for the school house fence § for an
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accommodation house.
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202
The carpenter accomplished yesterday the
gate for the school-house.
our bedroom.
May 9,
Starr Cooke
On monday he completed a blind for
I am much pleased with it.
Last evening received
a letter from bro. Locke § answered it, but it has not gone to
day, so I shall add to it the little daughter with which bro.
Castle was presented to day (early this morning) by his beloved
companion.
Sister C. suffered a considerable.
To day we have rec^ some butter from Mrs. G. a bunch of
bananas § some corn meal.
mill.
Smith.
The meal was ground at Mr. Titcomb's
Monday evening we had a monthly concert conducted by bro.
An interesting address which was delivered in Exeter Hall
(England) by their missionary Rev. Mr. Williams, was read at the
concert by bro. Bingham.
Yesterday a cow of bro. Smith's came in § they have given
it to us, for the present.
with milk.
lua.
We shall now probably be supplied
Monday had letters from bro. § sister Knapp at Kai
Bro K. was there under the direction of the Dr. with a
very sore throat.
Thinks some of [it(?) ] coming to Honolulu.
Sent last evening to Daniela Oleloa for a sett (!) of
sleeping kapas worth perhaps a dollar § this morning he came and
got an old Testament § a Hawina Kamalii.
Native fashion this.
Saturday May 12.
Another week has passed, another day has also fled,
another vacation has disappeared § on Monday I now purpose to
begin again my school.
be in the school.
To begin it alone.
No other haole will
But altho' I am deprived of my dear companion's
assistance, I rejoice that she is so comfortable as she is in her
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May
Starr Cooke
12,
1838
Page
203
present situation, and that she is so well as to assist in laying
plans, § is so skilful (!) in so doing.
My boys worked at my
school house § theirs Thursday § Friday.
Today the girls have
been cleaning out the in side § washing the floor--when they re
turned I said to them as I did to the boys Ua lokomaikai oukou
ia oukou iho, noka me--Ua kela hale kula no oukou aole no ko
oukou kumu wale no.
There has been no day of this vacation that I have not
worked hard either to obtain conveniences for my own house § house
hold, or for the school--
I have taken pleasure in so doing.
Thursday evening I rec^ a letter from sister Lucia Smith
5 and (!) answered it.
she was dead.
She inquired if I thought, or had heard
I had not written to her since we arrived.
Yesterday had a horse made for my book case § removed
our bereau (!) into our bedroom.
Thursday bro. § sister Wilcox spent the day with us.
J. ironed all day § about completed the fixing of her things.
To day we have been making some changes in our bed-room--§
running here § there for this § that.
Today Sister Smith has
been with us most of the day--This evening attended the meeting
at bro. Hall’s which was conducted by bro. Dimond.
Yesterday
heard quite a severe letter from bro. Parker, also read the
minutes of the Island meeting of Maui § Molokai.
Was pleased with
the general appearance not so much altruism as I anticipated.
They approved more of what we did than I expected.
This week
have been tried with the stealing § lying of our native woman
Kahue.
The Lord prepare me for the duties of the Sabbath § of
the coming Sabbath by granting a double portion of his Holy Spirit
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Amos
Starr
May 15,
Cooke
1838
Page
204
Tuesday May 15.
Saturday evening attended the prayer meeting at bro.
Hall's.
It was conducted by bro. Dimond.
very few present.
day.
We had but 3 prayers
Sabbath day I felt exceedingly languid all
In the morning bro. B. preached § in the afternoon after
his sermon he propounded 194 for admission to the church.
the afterooon J. went to the meeting.
In
The night before having
but little sleep we retired about 8 o'clock.
Yesterday morning
I commenced school--as I was deprived of two of my teachers, J.
5 sister Castle, I felt rather weak but I commenced with a strong
determination to have order in all my proceedings.
I
have succeeded much beyond my expectations.
we had 94 girls § about 65 boys.
boys.
To day we had 115 girls § 73
I have taken J.'s scholars § given Sister Castle's to
Kulepe § his scholars to Kau (?).
the afternoon we proceed as before.
left.
Yesterday
Malaea keeps her own.
In
Most of my first class have
I feel somewhat uncertain about commencing a select school
§ mixing males § females---Last evening attended the prayer meeting at bro. Tinker's.
We concluded to unite our prayer meeting for schools f? Sunday
schools, so as to allow us if we chose to attend the monthly
concert for seamen.
Yesterday § today have been fixing a pully
to the school-gate.
Thursday May 17.
My school yesterday was rather small in the morning
but larger in the afternoon.
This day it has been reversed.
It has however been very pleasant.
Last evening did not at-
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1838
tend the meeting--neither this morning prayer meeting.
painting my blind to day.
to tea.
Page
205
Commenced
This evening have been to bro. Tinker's
Have just penned a note to Sister Parker about what she
wrote to Mrs. Diell about boarding.
was almost sick.
When I returned from school
I have now been troubled with a cold for four
weeks which appears to grow upon me.
Saturday May 19.
Have just returned from the prayer meeting which was at
bro. Chamberlain's on account of bro. Hall's moving mauka with
his family.
Bro. 5 sister Judd were present to night, § bro.
Chamberalin took the lead of the exercises.
Was scarcely pre
pared to go to night--my bunisess (?) following me up until the
bell rang.
before.
Yesterday my schoolars (!) were less than the day
In the afternoon all my scholars were in the schoolhouse.
I was not able to have it still.
day in painting.
ing her.
Have been engaged much of the
Commenced shutting up our cow to night § feed
Have agreed with Kamano to bring grass for her daily
at 3<(: for 40 lb.
Sent my letter to sister Parker by Kuaana.
When he came he said to me before leaving "e pule kaua" § we
did.
Yesterday bro. § sister Whitney arrived from Kauai §
stay at bro. Dimond's.
this morning.
He conducted my morning prayer meeting
He has gone to Kaneohe to spend the sabbath.
My
cold still troubles me.
Tuesday May 22
Sabbath morning bro. Bingham preached from Kana wailua
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6:45.
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May
Starr Cooke
22,
1838
Page
206
The same in the afternoon.
In the afternoon Mrs. C. went out.
Attended the seamen's chapel in the morning § heard
bro. Diell preached from P s . 19. Keep back thy servant from presumptious sins--Attended the sabbath school 5 had 22 scholars.
On
Friday said a considerable to my scholars about playing on the
sabbath § going out of church to drink £jc.
of those that did so.
I took their names
There was less of it than I dared to hope
about twenty girls § 5 boys.
On the sabbath had a meeting appointed for the parents
of our scholars yesterday afternoon.
So yesterday afternoon I
dismissed about 4 1/2 o'elk. § soon the parents came § bro. Judd
came § addressed them.
I made known some of my doings in school.
They appeared to be pleased with it.
Spoke to them about getting
to school in season § taking care of them on the sabbath.
In the evening I went down to attend the seamen's month
ly concert--Only 5 of us present.
This morning Kuke called to
see the school according to the invitation yesterday given out-This afternoon a mother called to see us.
This morning wrote to bro. Andrews Lahainaluna § bro
Knapp § sent that to Maui by bro. Whitney who sailed to day for
Maui--Sister M. Smith also.
This afternoon our meeting commenced
but I did not go in until I closed school.
The subject of Honolulu Meeting house occupied most
of the time--Sister Bingham was present £j acted out the woman
to the letter.
I staid in the meeting but a short time not
having felt very well.
To night I feel better.
No meeting this
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22,
1838
Page
evening-- commenced a letter yesterday morning to bro. Johnson.
Heard yesterday from Hilo--1600 propounded, also a capt's mate
§ one sailor of a whale ship converted.
Capt. Parker was his
name stop here yesterday.
Thursday May 22 [24]
Yesterday I staid in school in the morning § left it
to Kulepe in the afternoon § made out my report for the past
year--but did not read it § this morning wrote it over again
§ read it at our meeting this morning.
Not feeling very well I
called upon the Dr. § he bled me just before supper last night.
This morning I felt much worse § dispensed with my school all
day.
Returned from the meeting about 9 1/2 o'clock § took a
dose of salts § laid down the rest of the forenoon.
Took no
dinner.
This afternoon I began to feel better § went over to
the Dr.
Just after supper my medicine operated--
Just eighteen
months have elapsed since we were united in marraige (!)--very
short have they been.
This evening my head
feels much better.
Have received a reply from my letter to Sister Parker.
Had a
call from bro. Emerson.
Saturday May 26
Yesterday morning not feeling very well I went § com
mence the school--soon J. came § I left § went to the meeting.
Maui minutes were acted upon
took two pills.
salts.
In the middle of the forenoon I
Just before dinner I took a large dose of
Bro Bishop § Emerson came to dinner § I eating pretty
heartily destroyed almost the power of my medicine.
In the
207
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Amos
Starr Cooke
May 26,
1838
Page
208
afternoon I attended the meeting again leaving the school to the
care of Kulepe, a native assistant.
or less unwell I did not go out.
In the evening feeling more
Retired about 8 1/2 o'clock.
This morning I felt somewhat better § after copying my
report § bathing went to the meeting.
The committee on Kauai minutes reported against them
§ while discusing (!) one of their resolutions I arose 5 said
if they would stike out this clause "5 in an important sense
by the consent of the people" (speaking of the Rulers being the
choice of the people)
I would vote for it.
Soon after I sat down
bro Chamberlain said he was sorry to see us young missionaries
confront those sentiments of an older missionary--1 took it they
were meant for me § took my hat § came home.
Just after dinner bro Bingham came § wanted to know if
my feelings were hurt--said he thought so 5 told bro. Chamberlain
so.
Soon bro Chamberlain came § it was settled § made plain--
He had no idea of directing his speech to me in particular--Truly
thought I "jealousy has a thousand eyes".
The meeting broke up
before dinner § we fixed (?) the unfinished business to the dele
gate meeting.
On Tuesday the brethren purpose to start for Maui.
This afternoon I have done little, or nothing--Bro.
Bingham thinks of taking Mrs. B. with him.
Bro. Locke also
thinks of going--Bro Bingham § bro Tinker are the delegates.
Bro Chamberlain goes also to act as scribe at the delegate meeting.
Tuesday May 29
My days pass away imperceptibly.
Three days have rolled
away since writing any thing in this my diary.
Sabbath day bro.
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Starr Cooke
May
29,
1838
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Bingham did the preaching as usual in native--His morning sermon
was upon the subject of cutting off numbers from the church.
After the sermon they proceeded to cut off Samuel J. Mills a
native who had been to Cornwall § came out with bro. Judd's
company.
After the afternoon sermon which was preached by bro.
Tinker bro Bingham asked his people what they thought about bro
Tinker's leaving Honolulu.
Most thought he ought to stay--Kuke
§ Panihaole thought he ought to go to Waeanae.
to have more enlarged views than many.
They two appear
Punihaole has been there
some weeks § returns again to day.
Yesterday I commenced my school again but I did not
feel well, § to day I have felt worse.
Commenced yesterday
keeping a little journal in my school in native.
like it.
Think I shall
School rather to day § yesterday-Last evening did not go out to the concert for slaves--
Bro Locke came yesterday § has gone to day with bro § sister
Wilcox.
bro. 5 sister Bingham, bro. Chamberlain § Tinker to Maui.
Kinau has also gone.
A vessel has this afternoon from Koloa Halsey has been
sent for.
He was about leaving for Sister Tinker's.
this evening on the atmosphere by Rev. Mr. Diell.
should have gone if I had felt well--
A lecture
I think I
We are now expecting to
be pilikia about these days.
Friday June 1.
Again I close another week's labors in school, commence
a new month § a new year in this diary.
In my record of events
how little have I recognized the dealings of God's providence
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Amos
Starr
June
Cooke
1, 1838
Page
210
§ how little have I had to record of deep feeling for souls of
earnest prayer for their redemption from sin
hell.
Yesterday morning I wrote a letter
to bro Bingham to send to Lahaina by the victoria--Last evening
another to bro. McDonald in answer to one rec^ yesterday.
He
stated in that, that at Hawaii they had stationed us at Waimea.
Wednesday Halsey left us $ went to bro. Tinker's to
boards
This morning J. went into to school while the Dr. §
myself were doctering our pump.
than usual.
I have felt much better to-day
This afternoon all my scholars being in the school
house made me much confused--
We feel considerably interested
about the result of the meeting of delegates at Lahainaluna.
The
Lord give them much of the wisdom which comes down from above.
Saturday June 3.
This morning I did not attend the morning prayer meeting.
During the forenoon was engaged about the pump § garden.
afternoon visited some of my scholars.
In the
No meeting this evening.
We are to have for our preacher to morrow bro. Judd.
Tuesday June 5
Bro. Judd preached on the sabbath § did very well-Bro. Smith had a communion season and took 433 into the church.
Last evening attended the monthly concert at bro.
Judd's conducted by bro. Smith.
native one 5 had several prayers.
In the morning attended the
After I had dismissed the
meeting Kekuanaoa came in with Paki $ his secretary, saying ia
lava wished to make a confession.
They two did so but it
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Amos
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Starr Cooke
5, 1838
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211
appeared rather forced § Kekuanaoa made it plain that they two
were in a drunken frolic at the King's house Saturday night.
This morning I wrote to bro Bingham respecting it.
This evening
have attended a lecture on the chemical properties of the at
mosphere, by Dr. Rooke.
Friday June 8
Wednesday evening bro. Smith preached from these words
"0 Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself".
The foundation of his
remarks were that he, who yielded to temptation, was equally guilty
with him who tempts.
Paki was present § I guess he felt it.
Yesterday nothing of special note took place.
the fence of the school house.
we commenced going to school.
My boys finished
To day completes a year since
I am really enclined (!) to be
lieve I shall love the employment.
0 may our influence as teach
ers be salutary--in more respects also than one.
This morning
we had an application of 5 girls of ours to go to bro Smith's
school from Paki's yard.
We replied that it was with them §
their chief--some of them came to day to school § said Paki would
not ae mai himself.
He wished to wait § see his wife. With us--
this has been a day of expectation.
Saturday June 9
Another of my weeks is gone--0 how they fly!
I render to my God for his great goodness to me § mine.
What can
Even
temporal blessings in this heathen land that makes me ashamed.
My eyes have troubled me some to day.
covering my stools.
Have been employed in
This afternoon have written a note to bro.
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Starr
June
Cooke
9,
1838
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212
Chamberlain § a letter to bro. Locke, § directed them both to
Maui.
This evening have called at bro. Dimond's § bro. Castle's.
Prayed with the latter, as they were about observing family
prayers.
1838
The Europa has arrived to day from China.
Wednesday [June] 13.
Sabbath morning the Dr. preached for us in native §
bro. Smith in the afternoon.
Attended the sabbath school § en
joyed the sabbath about as usual.
This week have attended the
morning prayer meetings, thus far.
On monday we had a meeting
of parents at 4 1/2 o'clock--Ua oi aku ka poe makuwahine mamua
ka poe Makuokane.
Bro. Judd attended § took the direction of
the meeting--Sister Judd was also present.
A vessel arrived from Kailua bringing a letters from
bro. Andrews which stated that the brethren sailed from there for
Lahaina the Monday preceeding 4th § was seen the 3rd day after-Yesterday nothing occurred of special importance.
went out to search for scholars.
After school
In the evening attended the
lecture by Dr. Rooke on the Hydrometer.
J. is still moving about
much beyond our expectations.
Last evening our cow got swamped makai.
Have concluded
to keep her up § bring grass to her.
Thursday 14.
Have been expecting all day my dear companion would be
sick--but she yet escapes.
McD. § Wilcox.
Yesterday rec^ a letter from bros.
They say we are tossed about at the delegate
meeting hither § thither--May they finally get us where the
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Journal, Amos Starr Cooke
Lord would have us.--
Page 213
In the vessel that came down from Lahaina
bros. Lyman § Munn came.
They return on Saturday.
Locke has come to night to Waialua.
Today bro.
J. has a letter from Sister
Lucia--Since school I have written to bro. McD. § W.
ing bro. Lyman preached in the luakini.
ing prayer meeting this morning.
Last even
Did not attend the morn
Bro Munn has come to get things
for building also bro Lyman.
FRIDAY
JUNE 15, 1838
A memorable day is this, such as I have never before experienced-Just an hour since (now 10 o'clock) I was made the parent of a
little Son for aught we now can see he is perfect in all his
parts.
And 0 that God (for he alone can do it) would sanctify
his soul § cause that to be perfect--
For several days I have
sometimes [been] overwhelmed with the thought of being a parent.
For two days Juliette has had more or less pains but has been
about until this afternoon--about 4 o'clock it began to come on
quite severe § increased until after the clock gave warning of
9 . § before the clock struck the child was ushered into existence
§ received by the hands of bro. Judd § handed over to his wife
§ sister Chamberlain who had been waiting to minister to its
necessities.
When dressed it was weighed § weighed six and a
half pounds.
J. was then removed to the bed where she is now
quietly resting § the babe sleeping by her side.
Before they
left bro. Judd united with us § lead [led] in prayer--after they
had gone we again prayed § offered our thank-offering.
The school has closed to day for the week § I shall
be kaawale until Monday to minister (such ministering as I can
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Page 214
give), to the wants of my more than ever dear companion § our
little one--
When she began to grow worse I was still at school.
But a note soon hurried me home.
After J. had got through her
first words were "God is good"--Truly God is good to us beyond
all our conceptions.
Monday June 18
My bell is now ringing for school but I will try to
write a few words.
Saturday I did little else but wait upon my
dear companion § little boy.
bath school.
Yesterday I only went out to sab
On Saturday bro. Tinker returned from Maui § bros.
Emerson § family § Lyman 5 Munn sailed for Maui.
Bro. Green is
strenuous that we shall go to Wailuku--May the Lord guide our
brethren.
Thursday June 21.
Respecting our removal to Wailuku our minds have been
calm but, still somewhat desirous of hearing definitely respec
ting it.
This forenoon our minds were put to rest about it by
the arrival of bro. Bingham, Whitney § their wives § bro. Cham
berlain in the Paalua.
On Saturday they agreed that we should
go § on Monday recinded it § left us where we are-very contented § should have gone contented.
We stay
After school §
supper I called to see bros. Bingham § Chamberlain.
This afternoon bro. Whitney has sailed for Kauai §
bros. Tinker $ Dimond have accompanied him.
letters from Maui.
Rec^ several
All my time the past week out of school
has been devoted to my companion § little one.
Bro. Locke
June 21, 1838
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came down Tuesday Ej returned yesterday.
quite unwell, better now.
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This morning J. was
Bro. Judd has gone to day to Waialua.
Friday June 22
This morning received a letter from bro. Bliss which
had been written more than a month.
My class of large boys commenced reading in the Hoike
honua no ka palapala hemolele.
School to day rather thin.
A week this evening we were
waiting the arrival of our little one.
Monday June 25.
Saturday morning I devoted a part of it to fixing my
pump at the school house--some evil minded individual had taken
my rope from my gate § the weight which was type metal.
Saturday evening we had no meeting.
Yesterday morning Sister Smith came in £j staid with
J. so I went out to meeting but I did no[t] go out again.
in the afternoon the "Baptised child".
Read
Was pleased with it as
a whole tho' some things were not so pleasant.
May we gather
much from what we do coincide with £j have grace to train up our
little son for usefulness, holiness, £j for heaven.
rested better than usual.
in the morning.
Last night
To-day my school got along very well
Made a division of the large girls.
This after
noon very few boys present.
In looking back a year I find I recorded bitter things
against myself £j could do the same now.
of Christ in love for souls.
0 for more of the spirit
J. has to day sat up a few minutes
§ the babe is better--It cries but little.
A precious gift.
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Page 216
Friday June 29 .
A fortnight ago now J. was just being about delivered
of our little son.
He is still living § tolerably well 3 to
day J. has sat up § has also eaten with me.
Yesterday morning
we had a talk with Kahue § concluded to let her go § try a new
one.
We have got Nalua wife of Komono.
She does very well.
Wednesday Kalua left the school to go to Maui § gave his
scholars to Piki § to Kulepe.
Last evening went out to take some exercise § went
Mauka where bro. Steele boards § there obtained four scholars.
Before I left quite a number of people assembled § we had two
prayers.
I made the first § Kapakea the second.
school was increased some- - 82 .
Piki had 6 new scholars.
week's labor in school is closed.
well.
To day my boys
Another
Enjoyed myself in school very
0 to be full of the spirit § prepared to talk to them about
their souls.
Have written several letters this week--to bro. Coan,
Conde, Bliss Ej Knapp.
Have had some trouble with my pump at the school-house.
One of the cans has broken.
Saturday June 30.
This morning I made some rockers for a wine basket we
had, which makes a very good cradle.
Will soon be rather short--
It operates very well.
This day closes another month.
To morrow we purpose
to commemorate the dying of our Lord § master Jesus Christ-About two hundred are to be taken into the church.
May they
Journal, Amos Starr Cooke
June 30, 1838
may be such as are truly converted.
ing.
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A prayer meeting this even
J. continues smart far beyond our expectations.
May she
soon be strengthened to renew her labors in school § in the
family § the little [one] be educated for Christ 5 his service.
July 1, Lord's day
The church this day has received a great accession to
its numbers.
204 have this day been baptized § entered into a
covenant to be the Lord's.
teachers § scholars.
Twelve of them were from among our
Piki Ej Kaioe teachers, Malaea Beckley Keala-
kai, Hoopuipui, Kalili, Kaholokahiki, Lahaina, all of whom are
females 5 Kanakanui, Kamananai, men, § Keomaka, Kahilahila, boys.
0 may they adorn the doctrine of God their savior in all things,
§ be an example to the rest of the scholars,--§ may others soon
follow their example.
interesting.
The exercises this morning were long but
About three hours were taken up in baptizing.
They
were baptized according to their apanas, § a pray[er] was offered
between the baptising of each division.
ercises were peculiarly interesting.
very appropriate.
This afternoon the ex
Bro. Bingham's remarks were
After meeting bro Steele called § took supper.
This evening as always feel very languid.
Thursday July 5
Almost a week has elapsed since I have written any thing
in my diary.
Every evening I feel so languid § sleepy that I
put off § put off without being aware of the rapidity of time.
Last Sabbath was a most interesting day with this church.
Two
hundred § four made a public profession of their faith in the Re
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July 5, 1838
deemer among whom were twleve belong[ing] to our school.
Page 21
A male
§ female teacher, four male scholars § 6 female ones.
Monday morning I attended the morning prayer--the
monthly concert--continued there about an hour § left the
meeting under the direction of bro Bingham.
A collection was
taken up for the Oregon Mission.
In the evening we had a meeting as usual in English §
bro. Bingham's conducted by bro. Tinker.
After meeting bro.
B. detained some of us to see if he could not get some of us
to attend his apana meetings § let him devote himself to his
translations.
It was not quite settled.
strong objections.
Bro. C. made very
Bro. T. was expecting soon to go § bro.
Judd was going the next morning to Maui.
The next morning he
did go.
An opportunity has been presented bro. Tinker to go to
Kauai sooner than he anticipated § to day he has gone with his
family 5 substance § left his house to bro. Castle.
bought some land § houses at Koloa very cheap.
Bro. T. has
Bro. Smith § wife
§ bro. Parker § wife have gone in the same vessel with bro. T.
Last evening wrote a letter to bro. Lafon in answer to one re
ceived two days previously.
My school this week as respects has
varied a considerably.
J. not so strong as a week since.
Babe not very well--neither very sick.
For a day or two have been getting some cards printed
§ assisted in setting the type.
Saturday July 7.
This day has been spent in doing this § that as most
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of my Saturdays are.
Page 219
This morning had some little conversation
with bro. Bingham about hoike § about apana meetings.
Yesterday my school was more interesting than it had
been a few days previous.
Last evening wrote a little native
§ this morning read it in meeting, about searching the scrip
tures .
This forenoon wrote another page in my letter to mother
Montague--about our baby principally.
Last evening we weighed
our little boy--7 1/2 lb. his weight.
This has been a gain of
1/2 lb. each of the two last weeks.
comfortable,
J. to day has felt more
but is tired to-night. This evening no meeting-
few § far between are our meetings in English about these days.
Lord's day July 8.
Last night about 9 1/4 o'clock J. was taken with a
severe pain in the bowels which lasted about half an hour.
was in great distress.
I sent for bro. Bingham, but the pain
began to leave her before he arrived.
He gave her a spoonfull
of essence of peppermint, sugar 5 water.
kept us awake until about midnight.
felt quite languid.
1/2 o'clock.
She
Joseph, after this,
So that to day we have both
I did [not(?)] awake this morning until 5
I soon got up § went to the prayer meeting which
as usual had commenced.
This forenoon after service bro. Bing
ham proposed the giving up for the present the morning prayer
meeting 5 his lecture on Wednesday that he might devote himself
more entirely to translating.
to the brethren at the station.
1 Cor. 1.18.
His apana meetings he has given up
This morning his subject was
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July 8, 1838
This afternoon Kin. 18.29.
§ his house.
Ahahauis training children
He made very good plans for his people.
help them to carry them out.
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The Lord
This afternoon thirty five children
were baptised of those who joined the church last S.
J. has just
got over another turn of belly ache.
Tuesday July 10
My labors in school to-day have been urksome owing to
a feeble state of health.
Was broken of my rest sabbath night
from the uneasiness of our little Joseph.
but more so today.
Yesterday I felt languid
Number of scholars as usual.
Sabbath evening
J. also was quite sick being taken about 7 o'clock with a pain
in the stomack (!).
At first it was carried away by peppermint
§ sugar, but a return of it would not be cured by it.
I accord
ingly went to bro. Bingham who gave orders to give a dose of oil
§ some dover's powders.
I gave the oil first but the pain con
tinued so that about 10 o'clock I went § called up Sister Cham
berlain who soon came § proposed an injection.
This had the
desirable effect § soon easied (!) her of her pain.
helped to break me of my rest.
This also
Yesterday noon a letter was rec^
by Sister Judd from bro. Locke, stating that their little Henry
was quite ill § might not live, and requested bro. Bingham to
go up.
He started about 2 o'clock.
Monday morning 1 1/2 o'clock.
Bro. L's letter was written
If J. was so I could leave her I
should accompany Sister Smith to Waialua.
Yesterday afternoon
she was troubled with a diarrhea--the contrary to day.
This
evening she feels better but the babe is now troubled with the
mother's complaint yesterday.
I have another bile coming upon my
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lip which troubles me some--
Page 221
I am reminded that I have spoken
freely of my § our bodily infirmities but our spiritual infirm
ities far exceed them.
of our offended God.
0 to feel our nothingness in the sight
0 Lord purify us for thy service.
Saturday July 14.
I can scarcely keep track of the time the days fly so
rapidly.
Almost every time I take to diary to write I am sup-
prised (!) that so many days have rolled away since I wrote last.
Every day something occurs worthy of being remembered.
Wednesday bro. Bingham commenced having his lectures
in the afternoon again.
In the evening we had no prayer meeting.
Have had none this week.
Thursday I commenced attending an apana meeting in Mauka
school house.
apana.
The apana allotted to me was the mauka mawaena-
Today at 4 1/2 o'clock we had another meeting, but not
so many as on Thursday.
They came to day to make some enquiries
about certain passages of scripture.
On the whole I enjoyed the
meeting.
To day bro. McDonald has come without sister McD. § has
taken lodgings at bro. Castle's.
from Kauai.
alua.
Bro. Dimond has also returned
Bro. Johnson came down with him 5 has gone to Wai
They landed at Waianae.
Yesterday morning a large bile on my under cheek broke
§ afterwards felt very oluolu.
Bro. Bingham has refused to let me have monthly concert
money to pay teachers--are in something of a quandry what to do.
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Monday July 16 .
To-day my school has been about as usual.
my scholars if they wished to have a hoike.
Enquired of
They were all in
favor of it, so I think I shall say no more about it.
This evening bro. Johnson has come from Waialua, § we
expect him soon to call on us.
Had a note from bro. Locke.
thinks bro. J. is quite akamai in the Hawaiian dialect.
He
We have
rec^ letters to-day from bro. § sister Knapp, also some Helunaauhope.
I have not seen bro. McDonald to-day.
Bingham preached all day.
He preached very well.
Yesterday bro
In the morn
ing he preached about the death of that member of the church
that died the last week on his way to Waialua. Kekahuna 9 :12 .
In the afternoon he was upon education § spoke very pointedly to
such as refused to pay teachers.
Bro. Dimond took charge of the
Sabbath School.
Wednesday July 18 .
Have concluded to have a hoike to-morrow at 8 o'clock in
the morning.
A hoike for children only.
Last evening we took
supper with bro. Castle, where were bro. McD. § Johnson.
Johnson arrived from Waialua on Monday.
Bro.
This afternoon they both
visited my school, § bro. Johnson made some remarks § a prayer.
They were both here to dinner this noon § this evening bro. McD.
was here to supper--This evening we commenced our Wednesday
evening meeting.
Thursday July 19 .
This has been a hoike day.
Not all my scholars present--
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some did not come because they had no new kapa.
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On the whole
the scholars behaved very well § recited as well as could be
expected.
hours.
Commenced at 8 o ’clock
continued the services two
J. came 5 rendered me some assistance in the Helunaau
recitations.
Sister Chamberlain was the only one who visited
There were scarcely any parents present § the few that
did come did not come until the school was almost over = After
hoike felt somewhat fatigued.
This afternoon wrote a note to
bro. Knapp enquiring after a teacher to take charge of the school
while I reach only a select school § J. one also.
This afternoon attended an apana meeting in the Hale
kula Mauka.
Many present.
Saturday July 21.
Yesterday afternoon I commenced a writing table 5 now
I am writing on it.
making it.
It is stained § varnished.
Was about a day
Its cost was about $1.
Yesterday morning was urged by bro. Castle to take a
trip to Kauai.
The state of my health was cited as an argument
to prevail upon me to take a jaunt.
§ on my school's account.
last evening in the Becket.
But I declined on J.'s account
He with his wife § bro. McDonald sailed
Yesterday forenoon went down town
to trade some § called at bro. Smith's school house.
Saw nothing
extra, as I thought. This afternoon had another meeting, but few
present.
Think I shall dispense with it.
house for bro. Castle while he is gone.
sabbath.
Sister Smith keeps
To morrow will be the
0 may I be prepared to improve it as a Sabbath ought
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to be
improved.
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We did think of taking out Joseph to be bap
tized, but J. is hardly strong enough to bear the fatigue of
going to the church § standing also.
Lord's day July 22.
Another of my sabbaths has passed.
Its hours are flown.
Its transactions recorded in the book of God's rememberance.
Sins have been committed but I trust forgiven thru' the mercy
of God in Christ.
Bro. Bingham has preached all day--Ps. 34.
Some few children were also baptized--Commenced reading Payson's
Memoirs.
Have been trying to write some poetry in native for
my scholars.
Tuesday July 24.
Yesterday morning soon after breakfast bro. Chamberlain
§ myself started to walk to Waealae (!) toacamine schools.
there in about two hours, being seven miles.
that we were coming § had made no provisions.
§ children came together 5 read.
school there was gone.
We reached
They had not heard
About 40 adults
The teacher of the children's
He had quite a number of scholars but was
not there to hoike them.
From there after about two hours rest we started for Wai
kiki just at twelve o'clock.
Reached Waikiki in about 1 1/4 hours.
Found them there assembling § after resting some commenced examing (!) them.
They were assembled under some large trees--About
300 in hall--About one hundred were children.
They were from
Waikiki § Manoa--Thought I should set about getting a teacher for each of
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Page 225
these two places.--I returned very tried § was soon furnished with some
supper which I enjoyed very much.
the evening.
Bro. Johnson came in § spent
After which I retired 5 had an excellent night's
rest--our babe sleeping all night.
The first time he had done
it for some time.
This morning I felt better than I dared hope the night
before I should feel.
Have felt tolerable well § been going all day--After
breakfast went down town with bro. Knapp's watch to get a chrystal (
for it.
Did not succeed § came home § put in one of my own which
was rather small § fastened it in with small pine wedges.
Call
at bro. Diell's 5 saw bro. § sister Parker, also at bro. Smith.
Bro. Parker 5 Smith returned yesterday from Kauai much fatigued,
having been imposed upon by the Capt. who brought on board the
small vessel besides them about 40 natives altho the vessel had
been charted expressly for them § for them only.
I advised them
not to pay only their dollar a piece as the others did.
Before I got bro. K. watch ready it was almost noon.
This afternoon have been fixing for school to morrow.
Johnson was here to tea § has spent the evening.
has been principally about schools.
Bro.
Our subject
Sister Smith with her three
boys, Sami 5 Jos Tinker § Sami Emerson was here to tea also.
Our babe has been rather uneasy to day § this evening
§ has just retired with his mother.
Have mended bro Bishop's
pail § written an apology for keeping it so long.
Wrote a short note to bro. Locke in answer to one rec^
from him inviting us to Waialua.
July 27, 1838
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Friday July 27 .
Wednesday morning I intended to commence my school but
Kulepe coming just as J. 5 myself were going out to ride, § saying
he wished to go to Ewa to attend a meeting of Na Kumu ao--I consented
because I wished him to improve himself by going.
I also concluded
to let the school go until next week § make some more preparation
therefor.
§ wagon.
Rode with J. a short distance with bro. Smith's horse
Drew up some papers for the different apana to subscribe
things for the support of teachers intending in the afternoon
to present them at the lecture.
Did not do thus because bro B.
was so late--J. went out to the Mother's meeting § went to bro.
Chamberlain's to supper where were bro. Parker § wife § bro Diell
§ wife.
In the afternoon I commenced a letter to my parents §
wrote some in the evening, forgetting the meeting at bro. Ch's.
In the afternoon the brig Griffith Capt. Little came in from
Canton.
Heard that Capt. Little was to sail for the coast in
about 5 days § commenced preparing my letter to send by him.
Yesterday morning J. § I rode up to bro. Hall's Mauka
after our return wrote some more in my letter to Mother Montague
commenced the day after Jos. was born.
quite sore § J read to me.
came to breakfast.
Last evening my eyes were
This morning bro. § sister Parker
This afternoon they have returned home.
About
10 o'clock J. ^ myself went down to call upon Mrs. Little--saw
a Mr. Sturgis there who was going to America.
He came from China
with Capt. Little § was going to the coast with him 5 from thence
to the U.S.
This afternoon commenced a letter to sister Mary in
answer to her's of Aug. 14, 1837.
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1838
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Heard that the Suffolk was to sail for America in about
three weeks.
This morning saw bro. Bingham about my plans.
He thought
I had better present them at the apanas' meetings.
This noon bro. Judd arrived in the Hooikaika.
Monday July 30
Saturday morning soon after breakfast J. § myself rode
down to bro. Smith's § staid about two hours.
on Bro. Diell a short time.
my letter to Sister Mary.
We then called
In the afternoon wrote some more in
At 4 1/2 o'clock attended a meeting
at the Mauka school-house.
Yesterday morning we had our little
son baptized by bro Bingham.
none the worse for it to-day.
J. went out with him all day § feels
Yesterday we commenced reading
The Household Consecration by N.E. Johnson--a very good book.
My mind is more firmly fixed than before that baptism is the
substitute for circumcision.
To-day I have commenced my school--98 scholars this morn
ing.
Heard that Hamau was dead.
Rec^ a letter from bro. Andrews this morning.
still at Kaawaloa waiting for Mrs. F.
Sister Van Duzee.
of bro. V's health.
He was
J. rec^ a letter from
They think of leaving their station on account
Am trying to get Kapena in my school-makai,
§ Kuluwailehua for the school at Waikiki.
J. called on my school this morning in part to make a
selection for her select school.
Bro Johnson has just called
§ is to sail this afternoon for Kauai in the Hooikaika.
The Palua sails this afternoon for Maui.
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Aug.
Amos Starr Cooke
2, 1838
Page 228
Thursday Aug. 2
Monday afternoon I met my boys as usual in the schoolhouse makai.
Tuesday afternoon I commence with 28 in the school
house mauka.
Left the other to Kulepe § Piki.
Yesterday after
noon J. commenced with 42 girls in the school-house mauka.
This
morning she commenced at 7 o'clock § I went § commenced the school
makai § gave my scholars to Kuluwailehua.
place this afternoon.
He also took Piki's
Yesterday afternoon bro. Chamberlain §
family took supper with us.
In the evening I attended the prayer
meeting conducted by bro. Johnstone.
This morning while J. was to school wrote a little in my letter
to sister Mary.
Saturday Aug 4
Yesterday our schools mauka worked very well very much
noise in the school-house makai.
To-day has been spent a considerable part of it in mark
ing out some large letters for schools.
ing them out § bro. D. some, also.
a few only attended.
Bro. Hall has been carv
At my meeting this afternoon
Most of them went to the luakini.
Sister Hall have spent the day with us.
Bro. §
Yesterday afternoon we
drank tea with sister M.M. Smith.
Tuesday Aug. 7.
The sabbath passed as usual.
day.
J. staid at home all day.
consecration".
Bro. Bingham preached all
We read some in the "Household
Yesterday our safe was finished.
This forenoon
I painted it § made a small shelf for one leg of it.
Last even-
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Aug.
7, 1838
Page 229
ing attended the monthly concert conducted by bro. Bingham.
Yesterday morning bro. Gulick arrived.
bro. Emerson § family from Lahaina.
came down in the Palua.
This morning
This afternoon bro. Richards
Rec^ many letters to day.
I have rec^
one from bro. Bailey which speaks of bro. Bliss's coming down-
two from bro. Knapp, which speaks of teachers here Paahana,
Mapa, § Hopia.
J. has rec^ from sister L. G. Lyons, Andrews
Knapp § Locke.
This afternoon I accompanied bro. Chamberlain to Waikiki,
where were assembled about 500 from Waialae, Manoa § Waikiki
who read part of Christ'a sermon on the mount.
After this bro
C. exhibited my plans for the support of teachers--obtained the
concurrence of the Konohiki's § after some consultation with
the people they are to say what they will give.
We went § re
turned on foot.
Friday Aug. 10
Wednesday evening bro. Gulick conducted our meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's.
Commenced a letter to Nelson L. White.
Added some to day.
Yesterday wrote bro. Bailey, Knapp, Andrews, § Locke.
Went down this morning to call on Kinau, § could not obtain
much from her.
Kekuanaoa was pilikia i ka poe haole.
Yesterday after my apana meeting was over prescuted
my scheme of subscriptions but got little, came home rather
discouraged.
Our schools mauka go very well.
Aug.
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11, 1838
Saturday Aug 11.
Closed my letter to day to Nelson L. White.
Rec^ one
this evening from bro Johnson by bro. Castle § answered it.
reached home about sun set.
They left bro. McD. at Waianae.
were two and a half days from Koloa.
with J. § the babe.
afternoon went down to see Kekuaanoa (!).
has been dedicated.
They
This forenoon I rode out
Made a rack for our milk-room window.
lepe's teaching for us.
Bro.
This
He did consent to Ku-
This afternoon bro. Hall's school house
Bro. Bingham has preached.
Had an apana
meeting in the luakini.
Tuesday Aug. 14
Sabbath day bro. Bingham preached all day.
from P s . 51. P.M. Ps. 55.
In the morning
He was very interesting in the morning.
There was no chapel as Mr. Diell had gone to Maui.
Bro. Smith
preached at the chapel in the evening but I did not attend.
went out in the morning but not in the afternoon.
J
Yesterday J.
was not quite so well § I went into her school in the forenoon.
Enjoyed it very well § the afternoon school especially.
Halai to take Kulepe's place to day.
concert at bro. Castle.
Engaged
Last evening S.S. monthly
This morning J. has gone to school § I
have been sketching something to send to the Rooms.
Saturday Aug. 18.
Wednesday evening attended the prayer meeting at bro.
Chamberlain's conducted by bro. McDonald.
might be revived among us.
Wish a real prayer
Thursday morning received a call from
McD. who staid to dinner with us.
Conversed about various affairs
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of the Mission, "Hawaiian Spectator" $c, §c.
received a note from bro. Knapp.
18, 1838
Page 231
Wednesday noon
Wrote a letter to Joseph C. Keeler
§ commenced one to Deac. 0. Mead.
Yesterday went into school in the morning for Juliette.
In the afternoon took up Ke Ana honua.
every Friday.
Purpose to have a lesson
Last evening procured an [illegible] from bro.
Bingham study belonging to the school § to day have been repair
ing it.
Have obtained twenty four books on astronomy from
Lahainaluna thru' bro. Chamberlain.
Anahonuas.
Also some "hoaihona" §
Aug. 18, 1838
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Page 232
Last evening had quite a talk with our man Kalaweaumoku.
Told him just what we thought of him--He appeared somewhat
astoni{sh]ed at my plain talk to him.
Smith have gone to Waialua.
To day the Dr. § Sister
Bro. L's Henry is worse.
morning finished my letter to Deac Mead.
This
This afternoon proposed
to my apana to read at our halawais § have one only once a week.
Left it unsettled.
ing.
Commenced reading to-day mataio at our meet
Another week has flown--Soon my days will be numbered.
0 to realize the uncertainty of time--and certainty of death.
0 may we all be prepared for the duties of the holy sabbath.
Lord's day Aug 19
The sacred hours of the
Bingham has preached all day.
afternoon Ps. 75.
Sabbath are almost gone.
Bro.
This morning from Ps. 68. this
Was much animated in his morning discourse.
This morning J. § J. went out but did not venture this afternoon.
Have come to the conclusion that it is her duty to stay home from
schools for the present. This noon at the sabbath school acted
as superintendant.
Think to go down to hear bro. Smith this
evening at the chapel.
Tuesday Aug. 21
Yesterday morning I took J. work off of her hands.
Concluded it was best for her to stay at home until she had
more strength.
this morning.
Began to lay down my plans in the girls school
The[y] felt as if they were rather hard
altho' they made them themselves.
Rec^ yesterday into my boys' school Honokaupu--a married
man.
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Aug.
I enjoy my afternoon school very much.
21, 1838
Page 233
Bro. Chamberlain
has been to Waikiki, § says the people care but little about
supporting a teacher among themselves.
Our school makai has decreased in numbers for a few days.
Their laws are rather hard.
Thursday Aug. 2 3
.
Yesterday rec^ letters from sisters Knapp § McD.
The
Dr. told J. to keep within the house as much as possible § es
pecially not be long upon her feet at a time.
Heard yesterday
that Keimiaina had been guilty of adultery with two men.
husband has gone to California.
Her
Our man yesterday § to day has
been quite hewa.
Last evening we had a prayer meeting at bro. Ch's conducted
by him.
Six of us present.
Today my schools have gone very well.
This afternoon bro. Diell called to see us at the school-house.
After school had an apana meeting = quite a number present.
I have understood that bro. Bingham has given word to
makai apana to bring Kalo §c.
Saturday Aug. 2 5
.
Bro. Bailey has just left us § it is now 9 o'clock, but
I must record some of his plans, lest I forget them.
This morn
ing bro. Castle brought me some sprouts of the mulberry § I have
set them out near our bathing house-Before I had finished the work bro. Bailey came § made
us a short call.
Soon after bro. Van duzee came § spent about
two hours talking about his plans § our plans.
Both bro. Bailey
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Aug.
25, 1838
Page
5 Van duzee have a plan for a boarding school in which will be
taught arts $ sciences, § when the time of service is expired
they are to remain § contribute to the assistance of others.
Their plans appear very good - May they be successful in them § much result.
This afternoon had my apana meeting in the church,
quite a company came.
When I about finished bro. Bingham came
in § hooaka ka aku my plans--§ I called upon the people to sub
scribe.
They did so quite liberally.
I obtained 65 names av
eraging perhaps 25{ some one thing § some another.
Came home 5 found bro. Bailey 5 took supper § had
prayers.
While at prayers bro. Smith came in but soon left.
Bro. Bailey has got a long head.
I enjoyed my meeting this
afternoon but went to it with much fear.
0
to be better quallified (!) to teach § also to speak
in this language--0 for more holiness of heart--stronger love
for souls.
Tuesday Aug 28.
Sabbath day bro. Bingham preached all day.
After ser
vice in the morning a church meeting was held to inquire into
the hewa of Kinimaka for sleeping with Hoopuipui a scholar of
our's--after meeting in the afternoon he was excommunicated.
Kaeo he kanaka a ke alii was proved guilty of gambling--Opunui
also had been to the place.
Yesterday it was proved that he
had slept with Kamakahonu--she also is a scholar of our's.
Yesterday we heard that Malaea Ula was also with child by one
who is to marry her - -
She has been employed by us as a teach
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Aug.
er § was now going to our select school.
Ej Kaimiaina will be expelled.
28, 1838
But she with Kamakahonu
Yesterday bro. B. Ej V.
over to Kaneohe Ej returned this morning.
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went
This evening they bro.
Ej sis. Castle, bro. Emerson Ej sister Smith were here to supper.
Bro. Vanduzee has almost made up his mind to settle at Kaneohe.
0 may he be guided by wisdom from above.
Have been putting up some coral for bro. Locke to send
by bro Emerson to morrow.
He came down with sister Smith Ej
brought his Samuel who is to board at bro. Castle's.
has obtained a man Ej women for bro Castle.
He also
Last evening we
had a talk with Kalawe - aumoku {j to day he has done better.
Rec^ a letter this evening from bro. McD.
He speaks of devot
ing himself to seamen during shipping season--may he be instrumental
of good.
Have answered his letter.
Saturday Sept. 1.
Wednesday evening after returning from meeting I com
menced a letter to Oliver St. John Ej Thursday morning Ej noon I
finished it.
Thursday evening commenced one to the board § to
day copied it § closed it.
One sheet full only--Took the two
numbers remaining on hand of the Hawaiian Spectator to bro. C.'s
to day--
Thursday bro. Bishop wife Ej son took tea with us.
visited my school in the afternoon--was pleased with it.
She
On that
day took another man into my school--Bro. § sister Van duzee
on Friday went to Ewa with bro. Bishop-- They may possible (!)
go there.
Bro Bailey returned yesterday from Waialua.
will be the Communion of the Lord's Supper.
To morrow
0 Lord prepare us.
Sept.
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3, 1838
Page 2
Sep. 3 Monday
Yesterday bro. Bingham preached only in the morning-§ preached very plain.
season.
No preaching in the afternoon.
No Sabbath School § no bible class by bro. Ch.
Communion
Had a
meeting with all my scholars at 2 o'clock in the school-house
makai.
Bro Bailey went with me 5 said something § made a prayer..
I followed § made a prayer.
Not all my scholars present.
In the afternoon J. went out.
To day bro Van duzee came from Ewa--He had left his wife at Ewa
with a view to stay there for the present.
Bro. Bailey has gone this
(P.M.)
This
He returns to morrow.
evening have just written
a note to bro Locke by Daniela who goes to morrow.
The bell has rung for monthly concert.
Thursday Sep. 6.
Yesterday bro Locke came § in the afternoon visited my
school a short time.
In the morning two, or three of my girls wrote a com
position § Kahiamoe commenced reading it § the scholars laughed
§ stopped her.
She left the school contrary to my orders 5 for
the present is excluded from the school--In the afternoon four of my boys or rather men came
with compositions.
Last evening I conducted the meeting at bro. Chamber
lain's.
Six brethren present--
§ my school has appeared languid.
To day I have felt quite unwell
Bro Locke took dinner with us.
This evening he has had a meeting called to consult about the
herd's going to Waialua.
The meeting is to be at bro. Bingham.
Sept.
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14, 1838
Page 237
Friday Sep. 14
Eight days have rolled away § I have not written a word
in my diary-Last Saturday I was busy part of the day in fixing my
pump § Juliette was at work also.
Sabbath day bro. Bingham preached all day upon sending
the gospel to the heathen.
He said if they had no desire to
send the gospel to others they could not be Christians.
much interested in his subject.
I was
J. was out all day with Joseph.
Monday J. was busy making preparations for the chiefs on Tuesday.
In the evening I attended the sabbath school monthly concert at
bro Castle's.
Rec^ during the day a letter from bro. Johnson
§ answered it just before going to meeting.
Tuesday morning we sent for Kinau § her husband Auhea
§ her's § Paki $ his wife
couple only came.
to take tea with us.
The two latter
I enjoyed better than I expected.
Bro. Bing
ham was here with them § prayed with them before seperating (!).
Wednesday evening attended the prayer meeting at bro.
Ch.'s conducted by himself.
Yesterday morning had a call from
Kaio § Paahana--bro. Smith's assistants--also from an assistant
of bro. Clark's at Lahainaluna.
After school wrote a note to
bro. Knapp in answer to one just received.
Wednesday after school called on one of my scholars,
Nihoa, who was near her end.
She has been very wicked.
died yesterday morning aged 15 years.
she gave some evidence of a change.
Smith's school.
She
Her father Panihaole thinks
From there I went to bro.
Saw bro Smith's church--or rather the foundations.
It is to be 120 feet long § 60 broad built of dobies.
A lanai
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all around it § a gallery.
14, 1838
Page 2
It will probably hold 2500 people.
My school has been this week about as usual.
This afternoon
7 (?) scholars absent.
This morning rec^ a letter from bro. Parker.
This
afternoon he has called on us § taken home with him this evening
Sister Smith.
Last evening she took supper with us § spent the
evening with us which was passed in calling to mind some of the
scenes of Mary Frazier.
I have exercised little or none this
week § feel very much worn down.
Last evening we received intelligence from Kailua that
Mrs. Thurston had had an attack of paralytic affection § was quite
dangerous.
They have sent for bro. Judd § he is expecting to go
to morrow.
Wednesday Sep. 19.
Last Saturday I had no meeting because I understood there
was to be a meeting of the church at 5 o'clock to consult about
making a fence between the new church § old.
At the setting of the sun I accompanied bro Bingham to
the burial of Nihoa.
She was interred in her father's habitation.
Bro B. made only a prayer.
The corpse was so offensive I could
not sit within the house.
Wrote a note to bro Knapp § to bro. McDonald.
sailed for Kailua § Garret accompanied him.
Bro. Judd
Sabbath day bro.
Dimond § John Ii had the charge of the sabbath school--Bro. Bing
ham preached to parents § to children all day § some to parents
about work being a punishment.
fatigued § retired very early.
Sabbath evening was very much
Sept.
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19, 1838
Page 2
Monday received a letter from Sister Lyons bro. Bliss §
from bro. McD.
Bro Gulick was expected but would not start Saturday
evening--In the evening-Yesterday morning bro. Locke came again to see the
chiefs § about our head.
Makes it his home with us.
Wrote yesterday to bro McD. bro. Bliss Ej sister Lucia
G. Lyons.
Last evening completed my list for 1840--EI this morn
ing handed it in to bro. Ch's.
Within a few days my girls have
lessen in school a considerable.
This morning I had only 27.
Yesterday Halai ma finished
the Helunaau--I had a short call from Kanaina.
He requested
Kuluwailehua on friday's--I am sorry therefor.
Saturday Sept. 22
Wednesday evening bro. Dimond conducted the meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's.
Sisters Castle § Johnstone were both present.
Thursday my school was rather thin in the morning--In
the afternoon I was so unwell that I did not keep my three hours.
At the school house makai there were only 18 in the afternoon.
This same afternoon J. went to bro. Johnstone § I unwell as I was
went down there to tea § we spent some part of the evening.
I
felt quite unwell § no better Friday morning--yet went to school
§ staid an hour § then returned § went to bed a[nd] kept it the
remainder of the day.
Had no schools in the afternoon.
attend in the morning.
Kuluwailehua did not
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Sept.
22, 1838
Page 240
Rec^ during the day a letter from bro. Knapp McDonald
§ Lafon.
Today I have rec^ one from bro. Conde § bro. Locke--
answered bro. Lafon's to day Ej sent by bro. Gulick.
Yesterday bro. Gulick arrived from Lahaina.
Capt. Elliot, a British man of war arrived also.
The Fly
Today they came
in § some of our brethren have called down on board the ship Ej
they have returned the call.
Today I have set up all day Ej been
about a considerable § attended my meeting this afternoon.
Ej sister Dimond took tea with us.
away our woman Ej
Bro
Made arrangements to day to send
this caught our man stealing oil Ej shall sand
him away also on Monday or Tuesday.
It is now Saturday night Ej the sabbath just at hand-
0 Lord prepare me for its duties--Ej may I draw a lesson of thy
forbearance with me from my vileness for if our man man (!) appears
thus
in our sight what must we be in thy sight.
Monday Sep. 24
Yesterday morning our little boy cried in church § we
came home with him § I obtained but little of the discourse.
Bro. Judd returned from Kailua yesterday morning Ej was
there yesterday to attend to the sabbath school.
Before the
school closed two gentlemen from the Fly called in--They attended
native service in the afternoon.
sleep until after midnight.
Saturday night I did not go to
Yesterday was rather weak--This
morning immediately after prayers I conversed with Kalaweaumoku
Ej told him he must leave to-day Ej not return until his repent
ance was plain.
his charge.
He was astonished § denied every thing laid to
I left him with J. £| went to school Ej when I returned
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he was gone.
Sept.
24, 1838
Page 241
There were four weeks wages due him $3.50, one half
of which I paid in money § she paid the rest to him in cloth.
Our schools have all been very thin to-day.
I had only 21 this
morning § 23 this afternoon--at the school house makai this morn
ing only 52.
Rec^ a letter to day from bro Wilcox.
We engaged a woman on Saturday to take Nalua's place,
but Daniela Oleloa forbid her coming--until he returned from
Waialua.
His wife has since consented to her staying a few days.
Thursday Sep. 27.
Monday evening I wrote to bros. Wilcox, § McD.
Last
evening Kinau had the officers of the Fly § some of the older mis
sionaries --Mr . Charlton was also present.
No meeting last evening.
I went to the native § commenced it before bro. Bingham came.
This evening bro. § sister Smith § bro. Parker drank tea with
us.
They have now gone § while I have been writing bro. § sister
Castle have called a few moments.
Yesterday noon just as I was dismissing my school makai
bro. Bingham came in accompanied by the count Mr. Ske
-- (!)
He staid a few moments only § said he should come again, with
Capt. Elliot.
My scholars have been few this week again.
Saturday Sept. 29.
Yesterday my girl's school was very thin.
school quite full.
denied them.
at
My boy's
Some new scholars made application but I
They came § spent most of the afternoon.
Just
the close of the school I had a short exercise in the Ana-
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honua because I wished to finish it before hoike.
29,
1838
Page 242
Yesterday com
menced a cradle for Joseph.
Last evening bro. Judd had Capt. Elliot at his house
5 we all, the brethren especially were present § were introduced
to him.
He is a protestant, the count with him is a catholic.
They read Episcopal service on board.
The subject of conversation
last evening was his visit to the volcano on Hawaii--This morning
the Dr. helped put the pump in order at the Makai school house.
This afternoon have read a history of the Sandwich Islands by a
gentleman who spent a year here in 1808 § 1809--Campbell.
quite an apana meeting this afternoon--Matt 3-10,11.
Had
Sister
Marcia M. Smith took supper with us.
Have learned this week that Mr. Colcord is going to America.
Mr. Steele takes charge of his store--His family are to reside
near us.
This day completes another week § nearly another month.
How fast time flies!
The faster the better .if only improved.
To-morrow will be the sabbath--May I enjoy its sacred privileges.
Wednesday Oct. 3
Have just returned from the native meeting 5 witnessed
the marrying of two of my scholars Leiau § Kahulamahaoi to two
of Kinau's men.
Keauhou § Kamakahonu wished to be married
together but bro. Bingham refused to do so.
I could understand
every word of bro. Bingham sermon to night.
It is gratifying
to be able to do so.
day.
Last sabbath J. went out to meeting all
She was drawn there in bro Dimond’s little wagon.
day I attended all day at the Chapel.
ham preached from Is. 57.
Sabbath
In the evening bro. Bing
"How beautiful upon the mountains §c"
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The house was quite full.
full than common.
the
3, 1838
Page 243
His own house in the afternoon was more
He talked to them very roundly about forsaking
afternoon service.
Monday morning Capt. Elliot § a Mr. Bailey an officer of
the Fly took breakfast at bro. Bingham's after which they called
at my girls' school mauka § at the school makai.
much pleased with them both.
They appeared
After this they called at the school
of sister Smith, in bro. Judd's yard.
In the afternoon they sailed for the Society Islands.
In the evening a monthly concert at bro. Bingham's conducted by
bro. Smith.
After meeting learned that the Illinois, Capt Merchant,
was to sail in a week--
Yesterday being into bro Chamb's $ seeing
many Hawaiian Spectator inquired the reason of it was told that
of No. 2. 100 extra copies were printed.
five of them to send to different ones.
I concluded to take
Last evening I concluded
to send one to Mr. Tomlinson § wrote a letter to send with it.
To cfey I concluded to send one to Mr. Olmstead
§ wrote a letter
to him between my schools at noon.
Friday Oct 5.
Yesterday forenoon attended the auction of Mr. Cushing
but could not get what I wished.
him to tea this evening.
Saw Capt. Merchant § invited
He has been here § has just returned.
Since his return I have closed a letter to bro. Savage.
evening wrote one to Abigail Peck.
Last
Spoke yesterday with Grimes
5 Fairweather § invited them both to call on us--They promised
that they would.
Will the Lord help us to do them good.
We had
prayers while Capt. Merchant was here this evening--Rec^ to day
my Spectators for Oct.
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Page 244
Saturday Oct. 6. 1838
This morning after breakfast feeling very languid, as
I thought for want of exercise, I thought I would go to the
Carpenters shop.
boy.
I did so § completed my cradle for our little
After dinner had another job at the pump makai.
ing § my meeting came on.
Then bath
A call from bro. Smith for an explana
tion of the note I sent him this morning with ten dollars.
evening have been looking over the Spectator some.
Hall’s piece on Common S.
so well.
This
Have read bro
For two or three days J. has not been
0 that her health may be restored to her.
Since writ
ing foregoing have written a letter to father in which I have
spoken of my letters by the Suffolk § the Spectators sent by her
§ no. 4 by this opportunity, of the Fly, of the king of the two
meeting houses here.
I shall send this letter § one to Mr. Tomlin
son, Olmstead Abigail Peck, § bro. Savage or Wilcox § Roys.
To
the two former T. § 0. I send no. 2 of the Spectator--J. sends
one letter to Mr. Dexter § a spectator no 4. to her mother.
Monday Oct. 8.
Yesterday was quite a wet day § our luakini was rather
uncomfortable from its leaky condition.
Bro. Bingham preached
in the morning about the wise man § the foolish man Matt. 7.24-27 —
1838
P.M. Acts 2.57.
I also attended the chapel once Bro. Diell preached
from
these words "If the righteous scarcely be saved §c"
more sailors to hear him than is common.
have been interesting.
school time.
He had
To day my schools mauka
This morning Punihaole was present all
After school this morning I wrote to bro. Talbot--
spoke of my letter last fall.
It was at bro. C.'s before 2 o'clock.
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8, 1838
Page 245
This evening the sabbath school monthly concert at bro
Castle's conducted by bro. Judd--after meeting called at bro.
Bingham's to see him for I had heard of his horse falling on him
§ with him § hurting his leg--His knee is much bruised but not
broken.
Wednesday 10
Yesterday noon after my school mauka I wrote a note to
Capt. Merchant § sent a small book with it by Baxter from these
words, "I am in a strait betwixt two--having a desire to depart
§ be with Christ, which is far better".
I took it down myself
§ handed it to Mr. Ladd 5 left an invitation with bro. Calkins
for Capt. Hedge § Sherman to come up to tea.
not come--
However they did
My own schools yesterday § to day more full.
The
Dr. has been in to day 5 recommended a ride § visit to Manoa.
So we think of going to morrow.
May it bless to the health of my
dear companion--Bro. Castle § wife think of going also.
The
Illinois has not yet gone on a/c of head winds.
The above is a mistake.
Manoa
The Illinois did sail on Tuesday.
Oct 12--1838
I now seat myself here at a house built by Halelio--a
grass house--§ one which is occasionally occupied by Bro. Bing
ham § family.
It is in full view of Waikiki
the sea in front
of Waikiki--about four miles from our habitations at Honolulu.
Bro. Castle § wife § Mrs. C. § myself came up here
yesterday afternoon § George brought some of our things in a
cart.
I rode in the wagon with our wives § the children § when
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12, 1838
Page 246
we reached a gate to narrow for us to pass through, we hapied
it over the wall § were able to come nearly to the house.
We found
a very comfortable habitation.
Soon after getting some supper we made ready to retire-Sister Castle § Juliette § their babies took possession of the
largest bed § Bro. C. § myself took a bed together.
Being very tired we did not rest as well as usual 5 on
account of the hardness of our beds.
This morning we all arose
about day-light but did not get through our breakfast, prayers §c.
until about 7 o'clock.
Bro. Castle Ej myself rode down in the wagon
in which the ladies rode up in yesterday.
When we reached Honolu
lu, we learned that Bro. Armstrong 5 Miss Brown had come.
I re
ceived several letters, two from bro. McD. one from Bro. Knapp,
bro. Locke, bro. Emerson § three, or four native
Lahainaluna.
letters from
My schools to-day commenced at 9 § 1 o'clock not
so full as common.
Returned here this evening in the wagon §
sent the horse back to H.
It is now 8 o'clock § we have just finished supper §
prayers.
Bro. Castle's three
little boys came up with us to night
to spend the sabbath Sami N. Emerson § Sami. § Joseph Tinker.
Bro. C. is now putting them to bed--We purpose to spend
the day to-morrow here.
Saturday Oct. 13.
This morning we arose as usual at day light Ej had prayers
before breakfast.
Soon
after
breakfast I went into bro. Bing
ham's study § saw his books opened as he left them when last
there.
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It was quite damp § his books were injuring.
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Page 247
I left the door,
§ window open 5 went to work at the block bro. Hall gave me, to
mark out on a block of wood "Hawaiian Spectator" for him to cut
out.
I worked at it until 11 o'clock when bro. Castle came along
to go up the mountain.
I left my work § accompanied him.
we ascended was an angle of about 60, or 70 degree.
cling to the grass § rocks lest we should fall.
Where
We had to
We went up the
first hill about 1000 feet, 5 afterwards went up another little
distant which was 500 feet higher.
at noon.
We reached the summit just
After gazing a few minutes almost from one end of the
Island to the other we came down a different place, the same way
that bro. McDonald § myself descended last summer.
about 1 o'clock § soon took some dinner.
We returned
After dinner I finished
my marking § wrote a letter to bro. McD. K. § Locke--about 4 o'
clock we had a call from Dr. J. § bro. Armstrong.
next week to Kaneohe § Waialua.
Bro. A. goes
This evening while I am writing
Bro. C. is writing home, with his desk on the same table.
Monday Oct. 15.
This evening I have come up to Manoa alone,
having concluded to remain at Honolulu--
Bro. C.
Yesterday morning about
7 o'clock Bro. C. § myself started on foot for Honolulu 5 were
about an hour walking it.
I got ready for meeting § went after
singing some to myself-Bro. Bingham preached all day.
Prov. 1.27-32 P.M. 1 John 1.10.
but did not goto the chapel.
Smith.
In the morning from
We both attended Sabbath School
I took dinner with bro. C. § sister
Returned to our house § had a season of prayer § singing.
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15, 1838
Page 248
Service being closed just before five o'clock we were
able to start for Manoa just at 5- § reached just at six being
an hour walking from there hither.
We soon had tea, § prayers.
At about 8 o'clock we all retired.
Arose at day-light this morning § had breakfast § prayers
5 were on our way to H. by 7 o 'clock--bro. Judd having sent up
his horse by Kamakaonini- -
When we reached there we found bro.
Amrstrong had not gone to Kaneohe § a letter was received by bro.
Chamberlain from bro. Baldwin that Mrs. A. wished him to return
soon, so he returns to night or to morrow morning.
Rec^ a letter
from bro. Locke informing me that he had sent me a hog by bro.
Smith--J. received a letter from Sister van duzee, Knapp 5 Wilcox.
This morning I had 29 scholars nearly the same this afternoon.
I do not enjoy my schools as I did before.
has in some measure turned me about.
I rode up on bro. Judd's white
horse to night for I did [not] feel able
J. faiited § I cut short my prayer.
Our moving
to walk.
When at prayer
It was of short continuance.
Tuesday Oct. 16.
As I take my pen to write to night Sister Marcia Smith
sits before me having come up with me in the wagon 5 bro. C. staid
down again to take care of the children.
My school to-day about as usual.
night § some what more cool than usual.
It is quite windy to
This morning bro. Judd
plugged two teeth for me.
17.
I almost made up my mind not to come to Manoa to night
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Oct.
17, 1838
Page 249
but as bro. Judd had sent § got a horse almost on purpose for me
so I concluded to come, bro. C. having come up in the afternoon
with bro. Chamberlain.
about sun set.
I reached here, in about forty minutes ride,
When I started I was fearful that I might get
wet but I did not.
This morning sister Smith rode down with me.
I took dinner at bro. D.'s.
from Samuela's mother Ane.
This noon
A call this afternoon in my school
Schools about as usual.
Friday Oct. 19.
Last evening I wrote nothing in my dairy (!) but shall
resume it to-day.
Yesterday morning I received a note from bro.
Andrews § sat down immediately Ej answered it before school.
school was pleasant § about as usual.
of Bro. Judd's.
My
Rode up last night a colt
This morning reached H. about 7 1/2 o'clock 5
soon commenced preparations for Hoike.
Bell rang at 9 o'clock, § we soon commenced our operations--Reading at first--Geography--Helanaau-Helukakou, Ej Geometry.
All lasted until noon with my remarks Ej a few by Koni .
Judd was the only Missionary that came in.
Sister
Most of the female
members of the church came to hoike Ej waited until I was through-They then wished to hoike but I was so tired that I could not
attend to them.
They were not very well pleased with it.
On the whole, I was pleased with the appearance of my
scholars.
Mine were 63.
Kuluwailehua 5 his wife 67
Halai
21--^ Piki 38, in all 187 [though numbers add up to 189],
Took dinner at bro. Castle.
o'clock Ej came up on foot.
Was about H. until about 3
When I reached here found bro. Bing-
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Page 250
ham at his labor.
This noon received a letter from bro. Coan--J. rec^
one from Sister Gulick Ej some fresh butter--which I had brought
up to Manoa.
Monday Oct. 22.
Saturday I remained at Manoa making some arrangements
to increase our comforts--Wrote a letter to bro. Coan in ans.
to one rec^ of the 8th inst.
Commenced reading "Dick's Christian
Philosopher"--to J. Ej sister Castle.
Read about 60 pages.
Yesterday morning about 7 o'clock I started to go down
to H. to meeting--Reached there in 1 1/2 hours.
preached all day.
Bro. Bingham
In the morning Phil. 2 .9 .-11--(P.M.) 3.8-10.
At noon he examined some candidates for admission to the church.
He requested me to sit with him, Ej hear their manaos--at noon
took dinner with sister Smith at bro. Castle.
When meeting was
closed I was so tired that I concluded to stay at bro. C's dur
ing the night with a purpose to come hither early this morning.
When I awoke this morning it rained very hard § I contented my
self there.
It continued to rain until 9 o'clock § I spent the
forenoon in making out my report of hoike 5 preparing a book to
keep an account of J.'s § my own letters to America.
Took din-1
ner with bro. Judd § immediately after it, made preparations to
come hither--Started about two o'clock.
not so well which quickened my pace.
Rec^ a note that J. was
Reached here at 3 o'clock.
Since which I have been copying out of my diary into by book
prepared for a memorandum of letters.
remained at Manoa.
To day bro. Castle has
This evening he is reading while I am writing.
J. is still troubled with the palpatation of the heart.
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Oct.
Amos Starr Cooke
23, 1838
Page
Tuesday Oct. 23.
Last night J. rested better § to-day feels much better.
To-day bro. Castle went to Honolulu.
About 10 o'clock I commenced
a folio sheet to Bro. § sister Wilcox, § have written 6 1/2 pagesconsisting of extracts from my diary from June 15 to date.
One
page of it a kind of paipai ana.
Have read some in "Dick's Christian Philosopher".
This
morning completed a list of my letters to America.
Friday Oct. 26
Wednesday I wrote a letter to the Young Ladies Sew.
Soc.
of Danbury in which I spoke of our schools § of the work of God
on all the Islands the past year.
I also read some. Towards
night I did not feel very well § yesterday I felt unwell all
day having taken a cold the night before.
blustering § so it is this morning.
Yesterday it was quite
Did not accomplish any thing
yesterday.
Yesterday morning there was an apana meet® in the valley
but did not attend.
After the meeting Bro. Bingham came § gave
me a proof sheet of the spectator-- John Davies' about the lang
uage of Polynesia.
While at dinner bro. Catsle returned accom
panied by Sister Parker § her children.
Diell § wife called on us.
Soon after dinner Bro.
They came up on horse back.
Carried down the proof sheet when I went down with
Sister Parker but it was to (!) late for they had been struck
off--
I returned immediately on horse-back but my jaunt to H
was not of so much service as I hoped it would be.
early § almost sick.
Retired
This morning a little better--
Wednesday I wrote to bros. Knapp § McDonald.
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Page 252
Saturday Oct. 27.
Yesterday I accomplished little or nothing.
Read some.
Last evening commenced a letter to bro. James Betts Wilton 5
closed it this morning.
This afternoon wrote a letter to uncle
Aaron Benedict, Middlebury Conn.
Have studied bro. Andrews's
piece some to-day.
Two whale vessels arrived to day --Yesterday Capt. Joy
of Ship Roman arrived § bound home in about a fortnight.
Shall
hope to prepare some letters for her.
This afternoon feel little better than I have done.
The wind continues to blow, § it seems much like winter.
We
shall probably return to H. some time next week.
HONOLULU OCT. 29-1838
We have returned safe to H. § this evening we are seated
again in our comfortable § pleasant habitation.
It is pleasing
to us to be seated alone again in a habitation which we can call
our own—
Yesterday I came down on horse-back, bro. Castle having
rode up a horse for me the night before.
he started also.
Soon after I started
Bro. B. preached in the morning but as there
was but one bell I was late.
He preached about Idleness Ez. 16.
Attended Sabbath School as usual, 5 had 20 scholars.
In the afternoon I proposed to bro. C. that we should go down
Ej hear bro. Smith.
We did so.
His text was 1 Pet. 3.12.--Soon
as we returned we started for Manoa.
Reached there in an hour
much fatigued from our walk the wind blowing very strong.
blew all night but has not so much to-day.
It
We had made up our
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Page 2
minds to return on Tuesday but being pleasant to-day § fearing
it might not be to-morrow I thought It best to return to-day-
provided George Ej the oxen could be obtained to-day.
Bro. Castle
sent word about 11 o'clock, § we commenced packing § sending our
things to the gate.
Sister Castle rode on a chair 5 Juliette
behind me on the horse to the gate, to which bro. C. had brought
bro. Diell's wagon.
Bro. C. rode with them 5 I rode on the cart.
Reached here § got things unpacked about sunset--J. had stopped
at bro. C's § we both took supper there.
We shall retire early.
Wednesday Oct. 31.
Have just returned from the native meeting this even
ing.
Before bro. Bingham arrived we sung several times, 5 had
several prayers.
When he came he dispensed with the first prayer,
Text Matt. 6.33.
He was very interesting.
Yesterday I closed my letter that I commenced the day
before at Manoa to Henry Halliday.
Yesterday went down town
to inquire after some corn for bro. Locke, § wrote to him that
I could not obtain any.
I also sent him some seeds from our
"pride of India."--J. rec^ a note from Sister Andrews.
Parker § her children took dinner with us.
Sister
In the afternoon bro.
P. came over for his family § this morning they returned.
After breakfast this morning I took bro. J's white horse
5 went for bro. Smith's wagon Ej carried J. a short distance to
ride--This afternoon Komano went for grass § bro Castle 5 my
self are to keep the horse § give our wives a ride daily.
This evening we also rode as did also bro. § sis. C.
Have done but little to day besides running here 5 there--Another
months is closed--
May all my months be filled with usefulness.
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Page 254
Friday Nov. 2.
This evening Sister Smith has taken tea with us, § is
now sewing by the table.
She is very good company.
I spent some time in reading.
little.
Yesterday
To-day I have accomplished but
This afternoon settled with Paahana § Kaaha about
widening the lane back of us that we may pass around in a wagon.
Made arrangements with Kauai (?) to come and live with us.
Yesterday told Namahala § his wife that we could not teach them
because Mrs. C. was so unwell.
Yesterday Kinau had a daughter whom they name Kainamalu.
Rec^ a letter to-day from bro. Lafon § Johnson--This
forenoon bro. Hall proposed our taking a part of the printing
office yard for a place to turn around a wagon.
Much rain to-day § much about these days.
Saturday Nov. 3.
This morning went
asked bro. Judd for a part of the
piece which he was about enclosing in his yard for a turning
place § he consented.
Shall hope to do it next week--
Dropped
my manao about widening the lane.
This morning Sister Chamberlain had a daughter.
This forenoon a ship was seen off Dimond (!) point but
did not, probably on account of the South wind which was very hard,
come near but made off towards the south that, in case there
should be a severe blow they could weather the Island--It is
thought some Mr. Binsmade.
of a merchant ship.
son.
At any rate it had the appearance
This forenoon wrote a letter to bro. John
This afternoon have had my gate repaired by Mr. Morstein.
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Page 255
This afternoon Ej indeed all day there has been much thunder §
1ightning--Towards evening heavy showers of rain.
Today Kauai has come to live with us.
Somewhat afflicted to-day with the head-ache--To morrow
will be the sabbath.
Whether its light will salute my eyes is
known only to him in whose hands our life § breath is--0 may I
be prepared to die, or to enjoy the day below- - 0 Lord! prepare
me for all thy will § pleasure concerning me § mine.
Tuesday Nov. 6.
Sabbath morning bro. Bingham preached from Prov. 6 about
the Sluggard § applied it to the church § inquired at its close
how many were awake, one said all!
appeared to produce some feeling.
Another twenty § so on.
It
After sermon two church mem
bers made their confession of getting intoxicated.
The latter of
the two was much interrogated by the members of the church.
sabbath school very few were present.
At
No chapel service for the
two last sabbaths--Bro. Diell is very sick § somewhat dangerous.
During the day while reading Rev. S. Kilpin memoir I made up my
mind that I must have a place where I should be by myself § feel
at home there § determined to fix up our house in the yard for a
kind of study.
Soon after breakfast I commenced, § this forenoon
finished nailing some mats over head, § made a bargain with Kulilele § Kipapa to cover the house anew--
I have now removed my
desk here $ am writing in my new accommodation.
May it prove
of use in the way in which it was designed.
To-day bro. Gulick has
me a letter from bro. Locke.
arrived from Waialua § brought
He goes to-morrow to Kauai § sister
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Smith § bro. Tinker's boys accompany him.
6, 1838
Page 256
To-day Sister Brown
is spending the day with us.
Last evening the monthly concert was very thin, § bro.
Bingham remarked to-day that it was the smallest they had had
in a long time.
To-day some of my scholars have commenced re
moving the fence into the Printing office yard, to widen the lane
sufficiently to allow a wagon to turn
round.
This evening bro.
Judd lectures upon Anatomy--concerning the head.
Wednesday Nov. 7.
Have just closed a letter to Mr. Ruggles, to send by
Capt Joy, Ship Roman--Added a little to a letter to bro. 5 sis
ter Wilcox.
Have written a letter to bro Locke in ans. to his
rec^ yesterday.
Bro Judd has just called § says bro. Locke is
quite sick 5 has sent for some one to go there, $ has taken our
horse.
Attended the lecture last evening which was quite in
teresting.
Came up in company with bro. Emerson, § spoke to him
about namahala.
He returns in the morning.
Bro. Gulick § his two eldest boys took breakfast with
us this morning.
About 8 o'clock I carried him to Punahou 5 bro.
§ sister Bingham went also.
They made several inquiries of bro.
G. about the sugar cane as they had commenced planting.
returned 5 bro. B. went to bro. Bishop at Waikiki.
We soon
This evening
bro. Bishop is expected here § will probably preach.
Thursday Nov. 8, 1838
Last evening I went to commence the praying but found
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Nov.
8, 1838
them singing bro. Bingham having reached there before me.
Page 257
They
had two prayers before bro. Bishop came--When he came he preached
from John 5.27.28.
Marvel not at this §c.
This morning made another pahu pohaku for my scholars,
to commence on bro. Castle's bathing house.
Went this afternoon
to put in some window glass at the school house makai § found
much ceiling fallen
down § notified bro. Bingham of the same--
I think he will speak about its being covered anew.
last Saturday has done much damaged (!).
The rain
I have this evening
sealed six letters to send by Ship Roman, Capt Joy--a folio sheet
to bro. Wilcox, half of such a sheet to Young Ladies S®. Soc.
Danbury--one common letter sheet to Deac. Aaron Benedict one to
James Betts, or Deacon Raymond, one to Henry Halliday § one to
Mr. Sami Ruggles.--J. has completed one to Fanny Hunt § one to
her aunt Sally Smith—
This evening several of our brethren §
sisters have gone to a party given by Mr. § Mrs. Skinner.
Nov. 9
The above party is to night rather than last night but
few if any are able to go—
The Dr. himself has gone this afternoon to see bro. Locke
Bro. L. would not follow Dr. Scanllon's proscription (?).
Both this morning § afternoon visited Bro. Johnstone's
school--This afternoon made a few remarks in native to the girls.
They conduct their school much as they were conducted when I attend
ed school myself.
Did not learn so much as I anticipated.
ever, they are good teachers.
How
Feel very languid this evening §
not much like reading or praying.
Next week my school commences--
May I [be] prepared in heart for it--
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Nov.
10, 1838
Page 2
Saturday Nov. 10.
This is the last day of another week--the last day of
my vacation.
0 Lord prepare me for thine holy sabbath--May I
truly be in the spirit on thine holy day.
This forenoon I wote a letter to bro. Horace's widow.
The Roman had not sailed when I had finished--She probably has
not sailed to day on account of a south wind which is always a
head-wind to get out of the harbor.
Just after dinner bro. Judd returned from Waialua.
When
he reached there last evening after a ride of four § a half hours,
bro. Locke was much excited § did not appear as if he could live.
He immediately set to work to calm him 5 get him to sleep § about
midnight succeeded in doing so--after this he slept at intervals
§ when he left this morning he was much better-This afternoon I have cut our front door into two, to
accommodate my companion--
It was about three hours labor.
Nov 17
A week has passed since writing in my diary, § I now
seat myself having returned this afternoon from Waialua to
record a few things that have transpired during the week of my
absence-Sabbath morning (11th) bro. Judd rec^ a letter from
Waialua that bro. Locke was taken worse again Ei request him 5 two
brethren to come to their assistance.
Bro. Van duzee sent word
that he would go for one from Ewa.
As he was reading his letter bro. Dimond came for the
Dr. § before six o'clock Sister Dimond was delivered of a man
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Page 2
child-From there bro. Judd came for me to accompany him to
Waialua § to start in an hour.
I replied I would § after break
fast § prayers we started on horse-back at 7 1/2 o'clock 5 without
stopping by the way we reached Waialua in six hours.
Found bro.
L. alive § somewhat relieved yet suffering still much pain in
the small of his back.
Bro. J. cupped him there which did much
to relieve him--We found bro. Van duzee there § he § myself set
up that night.
As bro. L. did not want our constant attention
we conversed about many things.
had since our acquaitance (!).
Such an intercourse we had not
We talked about Mary Frazier Hjc §c
Monday morning he returned to Ewa.
For two nights bro. Emerson
sat up until midnight 5 I until morning--
The three last nights
I staid at Waialua I slept with bro. Locke § did not have to get
up but once each night.
Bro. L. became so comfortable that Dr.
left him on Wednesday.
Bro. § sister L.'s boy Henry was quite unwell § he took
most of Sister L's time § strength.
is quite feeble.
She is about to be sick §
While I have been absent I have read "Newman's
Political Economy" 5 almost "Goodrich's history of U-States."
While I have been absent took my meals at bro. Emerson's.
They were kind to bro. $ sis L. in so
E.) are a kind § useful couple--
doing.
They (bro. $ sister
This morning taking an early
breakfast, I started a few minutes after six § reached home some
before two P.M.
Stopped about half an hour at Ewa.
Bro. B. had
left for Honolulu § bro. Bingham was expected there to preach to
morrow.
When within three miles of H. I over took bro. Bishop.
When I reached home found J. had gone out to make some
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calls.
17, 1838
Page 260
She has invited Capt. Whitfield, who is going to the
U.S. in about a fortnight, § Capt Haggerty to take tea with
us this evening.
When Joseph first saw me he knew me altho' I had been
absent seven days-0
J.'s health has been about as usual.
God fill our souls with gratitude for my safe return
to the bosom of my family § prepare me to labor for thee with
new zeal.
Monday Nov. 19
To day I have commenced my school--This morning had 24
girls--This afternoon 20 boys, at the makai school house 55 this
morning § 15 P.M.
To-day it has been very windy § the dust has
been blown like snow at home.
Ther. 72°.
Yesterday bro. Bingham preached in the morning from Roma
8:28.
P.M. David directions to Solomon "If thou seek him he will
be found of thee" §c.
in the afternoon.
Mr. Gray the professed infidel was present
In the evening I retired very early because
of fatigue from my ride on Saturday.
this morning.
Wrote a note to bro. Locke
Bro. Judd has gone to Waialua this afternoon for
Sister L.
Tuesday Nov 20.
Last evening I wrote a letter to bro. L. Andrews request
ing some maps § books, § replied also to his of the 1st inst.
This morning answered bro. McD.'s § Knapp letters both
dated Nov. 2nd.
My scholars this forenoon were somewhat increased both
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mauka § makai.
school.
20, 1838
Page 261
Selected five from the girls school for my own
This afternoon my scholars were also increased.
This evening Dr. Rooke lectures upon the ear--shall not
go § as I wish to see bro. Bingham.
Bro. Judd has returned from
Waialua Ej says sister L. had a daughter before he reached § that
sister L was very comfortable.
Purchased a barrel of fish yesterday for our natives
§ learned to night that they had been giving food away to their
Makamakas.
Thursday Nov. 22 1838
Yesterday I took some scholars from the school-house
makai into my school mauaka (!).
To day some boys thus.
I have
scarcely got interested in my school yet.
Last evening attended the prayer meeting before bro.
Bingham reached the luakini.
breakfast with us.
a[s] usual.
This morning bro. Van duzee took
Yesterday, § to-day we have rode in our wagon
We drive the grey horse given by bro. Whitney to
the ladies of the mission.
Learned from Paahana, bro. Smith's
teacher, this morning that he is the only teacher § that all
their scholars have forsaken the school because the parents are
required to pray for their children.
Saturday Nov. 24.
Yesterday morning just as I was going to school I had
a letter handed to me from bro. Andrews, K.
At noon I received
another from bro. Ives § last evening answered it.
Said a considerable to my scholars yesterday about washing
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24,
1838
Page 262
themselves Ej their clothes to day that they might be ready for
the sabbath.
Said something about making them sabbath school
teachers --mahope aku.
To-day I have accomplished little or nothing.
ternoon made some seats for my natives.
them to eat as other people do.
This af
We are trying to get
Yesterday the Dr. took his family
mauka § to night he has called to say that he should not be down
to morrow.
Last evening bro. Castle had quite a number of young
men to supper.
May it prove a good forerunner.
I have just thought
that this is an anniversary of our wedding day--0! what blessings
have been strewed in our path since that day of trembling § fear
lest something should be done wrong.
Bro. Bingham has gone to Ewa to preach to morrow § bro.
Bishop is here.
0 may I be in the spirit on the Lord's day.
Lord's day Nov 25.
It is but seldom that I write on the sabbath, but I think
I shall do more so in future, for on the sabbath have I much
reason to record God's distinguishing goodness to my soul.
Bro.
Bishop preached about the value of the soul this morning Matt.16,
26. P.M. Is. 3:10.11.
real native.
I could understand him well.
He speaks
At noon took charge of the sabbath school--113
scholars, 35 in my own class.
Tuesday Nov. 27.
Yesterday I took more scholars from makai school house-
Last evening while reading I turned my lamp over § spilt all the
oil that was in it upon my writing desk.
Spent some time in getting
it. off 6 washing the velvet upon the desk.__ This morning____________
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Nov.
27, 1838
Page 263
bro. Castle rode with Sister Castle § J. 5 I staid at home to
take care of Joseph.-- Took some scholars from Makai school to
day .
This morning a whale vessel full § getting off to go
home was driven by the wind upon the reef, § is there still.
The Palua is busy in bringing off things from her.
There is
danger of the vessel's going to pieces § her cargo being lost.
The crew have abandoned her § are on shore.
Made a book to night
to write names of scholars § their parents names also with their
residences Sc.
Thursday Nov 29.
Yesterday after school went out a few minutes in search
of scholars § obtained one or two-afternoon
At the makai school in the
Kuluwailehua's wife had only six scholars.
This afternoon none--This has made me resolve to dispense
with Kuluwailehua. Perhaps we shall send him to Waikiki.
To day J. has been down-town in company
sister Castle to call on Mrs. Skinner §c.
with bro. §
Yesterday § to-day
just at the close of my girls school she came in § sung a little
with them.
Yesterday received a letter from Mrs. Lyons, also
one from bro. Locke with some lard § beans.
The latter I ans
wered this morning by the man who brought these things § staid
with our natives.
This evening have been reading Henry Martyn.
Read about sixty pages § finished the Book.
0 to imitate his Zeal, wisdom § piety---
Friday Nov. 30, 1838.
This day closes another month--Another Autumn 5 another
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year of my existence here below--
30 , 1838
Page 264
Should the light of another
day dawn upon me I shall have seen twenty eight years in this
vale [of] tears.
Twenty eight years ago tidings was brought to
my mother than a man child was born unto her--but in two years,
two months § five days she was called to her rest in heaven.
Whether she ever expected to have a son spend his days on heathen
shores, I cannot tell, but she undoubtedly gave me back to God
§ he has in his wise providence sent me hither .
0 that I may act worthy of my calling § he the means
of bringing many to hearen with her 5 myself § that dear sister
long since gone to her rest.
Not so many scholars to day as usual--
This evening I
went out with J. 5 sister Castle to bro. Smith's but they were
not at home § we returned § I read to Juliette from "Ramsey's
Missionary Journal".
Saturday Dec 1
1 have been allowed to see the day that makes me twenty
eight [years] old.
Have felt to-day like consecrating myself
anew to God indeed I ought to renew my covenant with the Lord
every day-
Busy this forenoon in making a small chair for Joseph.
We had a call from Kaio.
He wishes us to employ him in school.
Called this afternoon on Sister Dimond 5 saw a Mr. Maraihew there,
Capt Whitfield's mate.
They sail on Monday.
Peter P. Hayes is not completed.
night.
My letter to cousin
Hope to do something at it to
To morrow there will be no sabbath-school § I have ap
pointed a prayer meeting.
It will be communion.
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Dec.
4, 1838
Page 265
Tuesday Dec. 4 1838.
Sabbath morning bro. Bingham preached about coming to
Christ.
He preached only half a day.
afternoon.
At noon a church meeting was held to consult about
various instances of hihia-off.
Communion season in the
Mr. Colcord for one.
In the afternoon several were cut
Hoopuipui was declared coming to the
communion for the present.
At noon I had a meeting with the scholars in the school
house makai § spoke to them from Sol. 23.23. Ekuai lilo mai i
ka oiaio.
Mai kuai liko aku.--Kuke was there 5 made a few ap
propriate remarks.
Kamananai § Nahalelewa each made a prayer--
To me it
was an interesting meeting.
Juliette went out all day § walked to meeting.
was rather noisy especially in the P.M.,
Joseph
Monday I arose early
§ completed my letter to cousin Peter P. Hayes Po'keepsie which
I commenced on Saturday evening.
At noon I took it to MEssrs.
Ladd's § Co. with a Hawaiian Spectator No. 2, Vol. I enveloped
v
§ derected (!) to David S. Sherman Esq
County Whaling Co. Po'keepsie, New York.
south
Agent of the Dutchess
The wind was from the
the Newark could not get out.
Just about sun set the Rassalus came in from California.
While eating supper Piki told us that Naomi was dead.
I attended
her funeral this afternoon.
Last evening Monthly concert at bro. Bingham's.
heavy rain during the evening--another this evening.
fore the rain this evening Kamano
this house- -
A very
Just be
completed the thatching of
Settled with Kipapa § Kulilele for bringing the
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Page 266
grass--Gave them $3. in cloth-This morning wrote to Sister L.G. Lyons-
After breakfast rode down to bro. Smith.
breakfast § Capt Whitfield was there.
They were at
Spoke to bro. S. about
Kaio's wishes us to hire him.
Yesterday § to day Halai § Piki only teachers makai.
This morning they had 69 scholars --Have written this evening a
note to Kinau about Kuluwailehua's going to Waikiki to teach §c.
Yesterday Naomi who was once a scholar of mine § had married a
Portuguese man died § was buried this afternoon.
Thursday D e c ,6.
This has been a thanksgiving day similar to those [we]
had in the New England States.
Service at 10 o'clock which lasted
until about one--Bro Bingham preached from Halelu 107:8.9.
long but interesting discourse.
they should be grateful.
A
Told them many things for which
For the word of God the Savior theachers
health § deliverances of the teachers from the rage of enemies.
No sabbath had passed without a service in the luakini.
They
were building another § that went on while they were building
other things.
Were able to help teachers none, but what could eat
§ be thankful--not so much suffering here as in other lands.
If not able to provide for themselves a thanksgiving dinner others
would.
As soon as service was over we met at bro. Judd where
dinner was provided for us all § our children.
had been sent in by others.
Meats § puddings
They were as follows
Viz. Bro. § sister Bingham § three children, Bro. § sister
Chamberlain § five children, Bro. § sister Judd § six children,
Bro. § sister Smith, Mrs. Diell 5 two children, Mrs. Dimond §
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6, 1838
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two children, Bro § sister Castle § their little one, 3 Mrs. C.
5 myself § Joseph.
In all twenty nine counting babies--Not long
after dinner some went away § those that staid had a prayer made
by bro Smith.
Such a scene as that when we left home none of us ever
expected--I could not realize that I was so far seperated (!)
from my friends in America--Two years before on a Thanksgiving
day in Connecticut I was married to my dear wife.
We now have
a boy nearly six months old--He with other children was weighed
this afternoon § weighed 18 1/2 lb. 5 Mary Castle six weeks older
weighed only a pound more.
This evening we are to meet at bro. Bingham for tea Ej
prayers § conversation.
It is now 5 o'clock Ej have had a season of prayer in
my study-Yesterday morning I proposed my plans to Kinau through
bro. Judd, 3 she thought favorably of them--Shall set Kuluwailehua to work at Waikiki on Monday next "if the Lord will".
Last evening the lecture was held in the school-house
because of the meeting house being so wet.
much.
That had also leaked
Bro. Bingham paipai aku the apapas to thatch the house--
Text last evening Rom. 12.12.
Saturday Dec. 8, 1838
Thursday evening we met at bro. Bingham's.
Kinau Ej her
husband were there, also bro. Johnstone § his wife § Capt Whit
field- -We sung two, or three times Ej had two prayers.
Yesterday my school was rather small.
In the afternoon
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made some laws about coming to school 2 large lepo's or four small
ones is the hope-
Last evening read some in Ramsey § Read's journal in
Bombay.
Regulated my desk, §c.
Rec^ letters from bro. Wilcox, § McDonald.
This morning finished my little chair for Joseph.
This
afternoon worked in the garden some clearing up some of the trees.
A call from Mr. § Mrs. Skinner § Mrs. Taylor.
Rode to Punahou § returned just at sun set.
Monday Dec. 10.
Yesterday morning I commenced reading again the memoirs
of J. B. Taylor.
Made a little preparation for a meeting at the
seamen's Reading Room on Thursday evening "Be troubled ye careless
ones."
Is.
--
In the morning Bro. B. preached about their (!)
being no little sins § men called them.
A long sermon.
Text 1 King 13:21.22.
In the afternoon I felt unwell § went out with
Joseph before he completed his sermon.
my interesting class.
At noon had charge of
In the evening bro. B. preached at the
chapel, but I did not attend on account of illness.
This morn
ing I arose somewhat better but this evening I feel rather un
well .
Wrote this morning to Ilai at Lahainaluna to come to H.
§ I would employ him as a teacher.
As I was going to school I
requested J. to write to bro. Clark respecting Ilai.
so.
She has done
Saturday evening wrote to bro. Wilcox § to day I believe
it has gone.
It was in answer to his of 17th ult.
This even
ing a sabbath school monthly concert § we have an invitation to
go to bro. Judd's as Mr. § Mrs. Skinner £j Mrs. Taylor are there.
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Amos Starr Cooke
Dec.
11, 1838
Page 269
Tuesday Dec. 11.
Attended 5 led the meeting last evening.
stone only present besides bro. Castle 5 myself.
Bro. John
This morning
wrote a letter to bro McDonald, also one to bro. Baldwin about
molasses .
This afternoon Halai commenced the boys' school.
After
school I went to Waikiki in the wagon could get neither saddle,
nor bridle.
meeting.
Got there just as bro. Chamberlain was closing his
He stated the object of my coming--Kuluwailehua went also.
They appeared to think they should like the school § it is to
commence to morrow at the old school house ma hahakai.
Friday Dec 14.
Three days have passed sinceopennihg anything in my
diary.
Wednesday morning I fixed off Kuluwailehua for Waikiki.
He returned at night § reported 46 scholars for the 1st day.
Yesterday morning I furnished him with some more § he reported
at night 72, to night 87.
all day.
Boys § Girls came together § come
The school is for children only.
Wednesday evening attended the prayer meeting in the
luakini, § when bro. Bingham came went to bro. Chamberlain.
meeting there was led by bro. Johnstone.
with bro. £j sister Van duzee.
to Kaneohe.
The
We took tea at bro Castle
They came from Ewa on their way
Thursday morning they took breakfast with us.
Last evening bro. Castle § myself accompanied bro.
Johnstone to the seamen's Reading Room.
services.
Diell's.
Eight only present.
Bro. J. conducted the
On our way home called at bro.
He was much better than I expected to find him--
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Page 270
This week I have made up my mind that there is no get
ting along in school without laws § accordingly yesterday we made
some with the girls § nearly the same with the boys the day.
They were made by the scholars § I assisted them.
For remaining
at home without a good excuse a ball of cord as large as a quart
measure (dry), for noise such as whispering £|c. one kalo.-If, while engaged in hookolokolo ana more than one speaks at a
time, or if they speak without the teachers consent, they are
to leave the house.
At the time of recess if they do not come
immediately in at the ringing of the bell, they are not allowed
to go out the next day--It is thus with the boys except they make
dobies--two for staying away § one for noise §c.
This morning just after my school commenced was called
to go to the grave of Kauai's grandmother § make a prayer.
This
afternoon also after school at the grave of a woman who died in
child-bed who has a husband a foreigner, mate of a vessel, 5 is
now absent--Robinson by name.
Several were present.
few verses from John 11. § made a prayer.
grateful for it.
I read a
They appeared very
Last night Jos* was quite sick with a fever §
none of us rested but little.
This evening Rev Mr. Bearer § his wife are at bro. Judd.
Feel rather tired to go out to see them.
Saturday Dec. 15
Employed all this day in fixing pump, mending harness
§ braiding a whip.
The Newark has sailed to day.
bro Castle was quite sick.
Last night
Joseph is six months old to day.
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Page 271
Lord’s day 16
This morning did not awake until quite late.
Attended
service at the luakini where bro Bingham preached from Matt 2 5.46.
After this went to the chapel § heard Rev. Mr. Beaver preach from
Acts 16.31.
The service was episcopal.
He is an episcopal min
ister 5 has been preaching on the Columbia River but for some
thing he is now returning to England in the Columbia which arrived
here from the Columbia river last sabbath.
The reading service was an hour 5 the sermon 1/2 hour.
This afternoon bro. Bingham preached from Rom. 8.7.
mind Sc.
We returned a little after 4 o'clock.
The carnal
This evening have
been reading Ramsey in Hindoostan.
Monday Dec 17
Schools to-day about as usual.
This afternoon after
school attended the funeral of Rohaba a girl about 5 years old
and one of Piki scholars.
remarks § a prayer.
procession.
Read 2 Kings 4.18-26.
made a few
Many scholars there § followed in the
May it be sanctified to them--
Commenced school this morning at 8 o'clock.
Just before
going shaved bro. Castle who had another ill turn last night.
Girls commenced writing--Wrote this evening to bro. Locke.
Mailo died yesterday § was buried to day.
19.
At 11 o'clock went to Waikiki in the wagon § found the
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19, 1838
Page 272
school dismissed but they soon came together again § I examined
them about half an hour.
An interesting company of children about
Heard to day that down-town people have had a meeting
to consult about giving Mr. Beaver an invitation to return §
be their pastor--An omen this for good, I think.
Schools quite full to-day § encouraging.
Friday Dec. 21.
Last evening attended the meeting at the Seamen's Read
ing Room § conducted it.
out a cause"--
Spoke from John 15:
"They hated me with
A pious sailor from tie John Howland Capt. Wilton
was there made a few remarks and a prayer.
This evening completed reading "Ramsay's Missionary
Journal".
To day Sister Marcia Smith has returned from Kauai
accompanied by bro. Whitney.
Rec^ a letter from bro. § sister
Lafon--The latter we showed to our scholars.
writing to-day.
The boys commenced
Halai had forty--Kuluwailehua's at Waikiki average
this week has been about 80.--Completed a bridle to-day for riding
horse back.
Busy to-day in mending harness §c§c.
The Hudson Bay's Company vessel has sailed to day for
London--A long letter of several pages have been received from
bro. Tinker which is addressed to all the mission, In which he
declares his purpose to seperate from the Board § says we are
dwelling in slavery by the present system of the Board.
tains 8 or ten sheets.
It con
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22, 1838
Page 273
This evening have been to the meeting house to make some
arrangements about a seat there.
Took possession of one near
bro. Judd's.
Lord's day 23
This morning bro. Bingham preached from Gal. 4:12 about
heirs not differing from a servants §c.
It was suggested to him
by the Chief of Kauai returning Moses son of Kekuanoa § Kinau about
9 years old who is so kiekie that the governor cannot manage him.
It was an excellent discourse.
Bro. Whitney has preached a good
one this afternoon from Mat. 8.21.22.
This noon about forty scholars
from Waikiki--180 in all at Sabbath School.
Bro. Whitney preached at the chapel this morning but
I did not attend.
Have been troubled with a stiff neck all
day.
Wednesday, 26
Monday evening bro. Castle § his family with J. § myself
went down to bro. Smith's § spent the evening.
there Capt. Daggett came in § sat with us.
While we were
When we were about
to return we invited him to come § take tea with us the following
day.
He appeared much composed about the loss of his ship Oscar.
He goes home in the Plymouth-Our schools about as usual thus far this week.
been to day to Waikiki.
Between 70 § 80 there.
Have
This evening
went to the native prayer meeting before service § then re
turned § accompanied J. § carried Joseph to bro. Chamberlain.
Bro. Hall led the meeting.
Last evening after school sent
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26, 1838
Page 274
Kapoholahaina home to get his father to bring some food to him.
He has returned to day § his father came with him bringing some
food for us also.
Last evening Capt. Daggett spent the evening with us
until nearly 10 o ’clock.
soul.
We said some thing to him about his
He appeared in an interesting state of mind.
left I lent him some of Finney's Sermons.
itable to him.
When he
May the[y] prove prof
Yesterday rec^ a letter from Lucia.
Saturday 29.
Thursday evening I accompanied bro. Johnstone 5 Castle
to the Reading Room of the chapel.
8 only present.
Bro. Castle
conducted the meeting--Last evening read to J. from the Spectator
for Jan.
'39.
Douglass visit to "North West Coast".
To-day the
day has passed away § I have accomplished but little either for
myself or for others.
This evening read our Instructions to our
reinforcement--Sister M.M. Smith took tea with us § heard me read
the instructions.
Bro. Judd's family went yesterday to Manoa.
Mr. Calkins took supper with us last evening.
Bro. Johnstone
went to the pali with Mrs. J. § took the horse § did not return
until 7 o'clock P.M.
Kuluwailehua's scholars numbered yesterday 85.
0 how
little prepared I feel for a protracted meeting next week.
0
Lord do thou prepare me to labor efficiently for souls.
Sabbath Dec 30.
The last sabbath of another year is past.
More than
one hundred sermons have I heard in that time--{j prayer meetings
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Amos Starr Cooke
almost without number.
means of grace?
30, 1838
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But what improvement have I made by these
0 Lord forgive my slothfulness in thy service.
I sometime think I am only a drone feeding on the honey of the
church § doing nothing.
Receiving a support from them § sharing
in their prayers § sympathies-- 0 Lord wake me up from this time
forward.
Bro. Bingham preached this morning from Ps. 107:7 . "He
led them them (!) by the right way that they might go to a city
of habitations".
P.M.
The harvest is past §c.
Jeremiah 8 .20.--
This noon at the sabbath school some "ai o ka la" were
given out--About 200 scholars.
Dec. 31, 1838.
This day closes another month, year § book.
In looking
back upon the transactions of the year I see nothing that I can
reflect upon with satisfaction.
Imperfection.
Imperfections-Imperfections-
Nothing which weighed in the balances of the sanc
tuary but what would be lighter than a feather.
fect being I am.
0 what an imper
When shall I be wise, holy § useful--When shall
I live by faith on the Son of God--By faith alone § not by sight.
How much am I a creature of sigh!--How much I ought to be one of
faith!
Our schools to-day not very full--0 for faith respecting
our scholars.
May many of them be prevailed upon by the Spirit
to make choice of "that good part which shall never be taken from
them."
J. § myself spoke to night about being more ready to speak
to each other about our spiritual welfare--May neither of us be so
backward about it as we have been--0 that we have some realizing
view of the mercies we have received the year just closing.
[Typewritten copy commencing Dec. 20, 1836] and ending
May 31, 1837 at Honolulu.
Journal, Amos Starr Cooke
Dec. 20, 1836
Page 1
Bark Mary Frazier
Atlantic Ocean.
Longitude 50.17.
Latitude (at noon) 36.37
Tuesday (P.M.) Dec. 20, 1836.
With the ship running at the rate of 8 1/2 miles
an hour with about half her sails [set], I sit down to pen a
few of the incidents of the last 7 or 8 days.
My own health
together with the rocking of the vessel since we started have
prevented me from doing so hitherto--Will the Lord guide my
pen while I attempt to record his dealings towards me § mine
during the past week that in days to come I may review them
with thanksgiving-A week ago to day the Missionaries met on board
the vessel expecting to sail about 11 o 'clock--Great numbers
visited the ship § about 9 1/2 o'clock a hymn was read § a
prayer offered by Rev. Dr. Jenks.
As there was no wind of
consequence § what there was, was a head our starting was
defered until the following day.
During the service, a Mr.
James Cook of Headley an acquaintance of J's was on board, 5
immediately after left for home carrying some letters for J.
to her friends.
J's Uncle Caldwell was also on board 5 called
that evening to see us at Mr. Coburn--a few other friends were
present.
We spent most of the day on board adjusting our State
room Ejc.
Just before supper returned to Mr. Coburn's § spent
the night but did no visiting, or any thing else.
The next
morning I closed my letter to Sister M. § gave it to Mr. Hill
on board the vessel —
Closed also a letter to bro. Charles W.
Sent it
by Uncle Caldwell who saw us push off at 10 c'clock from
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Journal, Amos Starr Cooke
from Sergeant's wharf accompanied by a pilot.
Page 2
After getting
on board J. finished several letters § together we wrote one
back by the pilot to D.
The pilot left us about 11 1/2 o'clock
carrying several letters from our companions back to their
friends-- The wind blew from South-west carrying us from the
land of our nativity at about 5 or 6 miles per hour.
Many
were on shore who saluted us with many cheers--Our company all
left smiling § to many of them it was a happy moment.
There
was nothing peculiar in my own feelings for the idea of sep
aration had passed through my own mind many times.
I will not
now wait to descend to particulars.
Soon after leaving the shore Dr. Lafon assembled
us together and admonished us to prepare for Sea-Sickness as
it would soon overtake us.
In a few minutes several of our com
pany were vomiting, the sea growing considerably heavy.
retired to her room § soon vomited
became very sick.
J.
To all
our company, except two single females Misses Smith, it was a
tedious night.
With only three sails we went at the rate of
from 8 to 9 miles per hour--J. vomited much attended with much
pain ^ faintness.
The latter part of the night she fainted
every time she tried to vomit she fainted.
would never revive.
I was fearful she
But God had mercy on her § on me also, for
her season of vomiting grew less § the next day she was some
better.
The physicians were both sick § could render next
to no assistance.
One of the Miss Smith's attended her during
her seasons of vomiting without whose assistance I should
scarcely know what to do—
near as sick.
I vomited much myself but was not
The next two days I kept the bed most of the
Dec. 20, 1836
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Page 3
time--Most of our company are now in a prosperous condition
except Mrs. Bliss, McDonald § J.
room almost
entirely.
J. is still confined to her
Nothing has passed her bowels since
she has been on board, § every thing she had eaten she has
vomited up.
She has taken three rozell (?) powders but they
do not effect her--
She is in the hands of the Lord § he will
do with her as he pleases--Help me to say 0 God, "thy will be
done"--Since Friday I have been able to take my meals regularly,
but have not felt well.
days.
We went about 400 miles the first two
From Friday noon to Saturday noon we sailed 141 miles
when our latitude was 38.12 Long. 60.39.
Long. 57.3 distance sailed 177 miles.
Sabbath noon Lat. 37.44,
During the Sabbath the
wind was such ^ our company so unwell that we had no services.
Saturday evening I had a season of prayer with J. which is the
only one since we came on board.
Yesterday it rained.
Lat. 37.7 Long. 53.10 distance sailed 190 miles.
At noon
Monday morn
ing the wind changed from South west to North west, but as our
course has been nearly East it is about as favorable as S.W.-Today at noon our Lat. was 36.37 Long. 50.17 distance sailed
200 miles.
This morning got J. on deck.
and lost her breakfast.
While there she vomited
This afternoon she is quite poor--
But the vessel so rocks that I must stop writing for the present.
Friday P.M.
Dec. 23, 1836
About the time of writing the above the wind in
creased § blew very sharp until yesterday morning when it died
away § we scarcely moved.
46.37.
Wednesday our lat. was 35.59.
distance sailed 192 miles.
Long.
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Dec. 23, 1836
Page 4
Yesterday Lat. 35.27. long. 44. distance sailed 159
miles.
To day lat. 35.31. long. 43.37. distance sailed 24 miles.
Yesterday I read a considerable in the "Rich poor man § poor
rich man"--Yesterday J. was much better § went on deck several
times.
Today she appears like herself.
of the day
aired--
She has been up most
I have carried our bed § bedding on deck to be
She has also taken her regular meals § I feel much
encouraged about her.
0 Lord fill my heart with gratitude for
her restoration thus far, and if it be for thy glory may we both
be blessed with health of body.
At all events, may our souls
propser § acquiesce in all thy dealings towards us.
0 that
we both feel for souls on board § as I get influenced with our
Captain may I improve
it to impress upon him his obligations
to his maker § the need of an interest in Christ, of which, I
fear he is still destitute.
This morning made a few lines of poetry in S.W.
Our company most of them are getting into comfortable health.
Dr. Lafon bro. § sis. McDonald § bro. Munn are almost confined
to their bed.
My own health is generally good § I have not lost
a meal for more than a week.
0 for a disposition to pray more,
to read § write more § to study more--Shall attempt this afternoon
to make out something of a journal to send home whenever an
opportunity shall offer itself.
Have as yet spoken no vessel
nor even seen any thing remarkable-- We are now moving at about
3 or 4 miles per hour.
Saturday, Dec. 24
Soon after writing the foregoing I commenced writing
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Dec. 24, 1836
Page 5
a letter to my parents § wrote three pages of foolscap paper.
In the evening finished reading "Rich poor man §c"
Retired about
10 o'clock 3 arose this morning about 5 1/2 o'clock.
Had no
season of prayer until after breakfast.
To-day I have read but little, § have not felt very
well.
J. is quite down labouring still from costiveness.
This
morning the Capt. proposed public service to morrow at 10 o'clock
The Second Mate told me they saw a vessel going East, this morn
ing about 4 o'clock.
To-day there has been considerable sea
which has made most of our company more or less low spirited.
At noon our lat. 33°.51'.
sailed 131 miles.
long. 41°52'. distance
Did not the vessel rock very bad I should
write more in my letter-The Sabbath is now coming on.
for its duties.
Oh to be prepared
Lord, save our crew, § may the services of
to morrow be attended with a blessing to their souls.
Oh to
have more compassion for souls--more of the spirit of the Saviour
Monday Dec. 26
Saturday 265
lat. 30°41, long. 38.11.
distance sailed since
miles.
Saturday night I retired early, § much more unwell
than usual.
Arose Sabbath morning about 6 o'clock but felt
little like the Sabbath.
Wind blowing almost in a gale caused
much sea § many of our company were compelled to stick to their
berths.
At 10 o'clock however we had public service, not on
deck as was calculated, but in our dining place.
extemporized from Matt. 18.11.
Bro. Ives
"The son of man came to seek
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Journal, Amos Starr Cooke
§ to save that which was lost."
the captain.
Page 6
None of the crew present but
The motion of the vessel § other things conspired
not favorably for the preacher.
The reason of the crew's ab
sence was they had had much to do § were not prepared for
meeting.
This reason was given by the Capt. he seeing the
expression of none being present except himself.
During the day I read but little, 3 in the afternoon lay abed-In the evening had a prayer meeting conducted by bro. Condee [Conde].
We had four prayers § several of the brethren made remarks.
Capt. one mate Steward 5 the two natives present.
Felt rather
languid but before supper had a sweet season of prayer with J.
Went without my supper.
Retired soon after meeting § arose
thise morning much better 3 have felt better all day.
is still in the East but not so strong as yesterday.
almost a head.
We go a little east of South.
written thus far was called to shave Dr. Lafon.
bro. McDonald.
The wind
It is
When I had
Saturday I shaved
This afternoon the weather is more pleasant
most of our company are moving.
has eaten but little.
J. has been on deck twice but
Have read to day some of Mr. Finney's
Sermons--Love of the world 3c.
of about 5 or 6 miles pr. hr.
We are now moving at the rate
Shall add a little to my letter
3 give there a small drawing of our accommodations.
The num
ber of the rooms § the names of those occupying them Sc.
Wednesday Dec. 28, lat. 28.5 long. 35.31
dis. 240 m.
For the last two days nothing special has occurred.
Yesterday was a beautiful day 3 appeared much like summer.
of our company were out on deck.
All
Accomplished but little in
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in any thing yesterday.
Dec. 28, 1836
Page 7
To day have read § studied some- -
Yesterday noon our lat. was 29.°--long. 31.°57'. distance 158
miles.
Since then we have sailed but 82 miles.
scarcely moved.
clear.
To day we have
This morning it rained, but, now, it is almost
Altho we do not move forward we roll greatly, much more
than when the wind blows strong, for then the vessel keeps on
one side but now it rolls from one to the other.
we cannot sit still--J. is about the same
merly.
to day as for
Yesterday she appeared much better--This evening we cal
culate to have a prayer meeting.
Spirit.
So much that
0 Lord, be present by thy Holy
Monday evening had some conversion (!) with the Capt.
in relation to his prospects about dying.
Said he thought but
little of the subject--Asked him if he would not be wise to
think § settle the great work?
most an affirmative reply.
He gave an affirmative or al
Have become much interested in him.
0 to be the means of doing him good.
Yesterday afternoon had
some conversation with some of the sailors.
Nothing
very
pointed however--shall now finish my letter to my parents to
send by first vessel we see bound West-[There may be pages missing here, as the next page seems to
begin in the middle of a sentence.]
the meeting I felt as if I could not set up--but becoming in
terested in the meeting I felt much better.
0! to be filled
with the Spirit this evening to feel for souls, for the crew,
sinners in Christian lands, on heathen shores, for Zion's
prosperity.
Jan. 4, 1837
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Wednesday Jan. 4, 1837
Page 8
lat. 18.39. Long. 26.43 dis. 40
"
120
TMT
Our meeting Monday evening was not So interesting
as the one in the afternoon.
free--
The brethren were not quite so
After meeting a proposition was made by bro. Condee
that in our meetings some one or two of us should relate his
experience, in relation to his missionary life, particularly,
§ briefly his other Christian experience--A motion was made to
that effect § carried.
This evening it commences.
0 that God
would crown it with his blessing 5 all other schemes proposed
for our growth in grace.
After the meeting had some conversa
tion with the Second mate who came down to the meeting.
After
which bro. Bliss 3 myself retired to my room to pray for him.
Yesterday morning I studied geometry some, § in the
afternoon was busy in cutting hair which was very good exercise.
This morning did the same a considerable.
J. was up most of
the day yesterday 5 appeared some like herself--To day she is
still better.
0 Lord fill my heart with gratitude for the
restoration of her health.
The weather has been very pleasant
5 our sick are getting better fast.
to-day has been very slow-in the fore
Our progress yesterday 3
Last evening went after prayer
part of the vessel § found two sailors (Munson
3 Robert) sitting on the floor on deck--Sat down with them
about 20 minutes § conversed with them in reference to their
souls.
They were much gratified that I noticed them § said
they shipped on board this vessel hoping to enjoy
privileges.
religious
I told them, it was not the missionaries fault
for they felt interested in them--They felt also [paper torn]
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Page 9
exhonortate (!) us from all blame 3 attached it all to the
Capt.
I requested them to give their own hearts to God §
pray for him 3 if he became pious they would then without
doubt enjoy every religious privilege consistent with their
occupation-salvation.
At all events, said I, secure your own soul's
I bid them good night § left them.
After we had
retired, J. § myself tried to pray for them.
This morning arose about 6 o'clock § saw the sun
rise.
Soon after which, a vessel was discried by some of the
brethren who had gone aloft.
seen on deck.
Soon her masts § sails could be
About 10 o'clock she passed across our stern at
right angles about 3 or 4 miles distant.
She proved to be a
brig, but could not learn from her flag to what nation she
belonged.
She did not raise her flag until we had done so.
When the Capt. first saw her he was fearful she was a pirate-While thus agitated he came to me § said what shall we do if
she proves to be a pirate--I told him I did not fear for I
felt as if "Father was at the helm"--I told him also my prin
ciple, or creed was, "If a man smite thee on the right cheek
turn to him the other also"--He was somewhat moved at my
statement, 3 related an instance of a vessel being taken by a
pirate § their being a mother § two daughters on board as
passengers--§ justified their proceedings in relation to their
carrying a knife for self-defence £ic.- Soon after breakfast was told by Sister Smith that
Mr. Treadwell the second mate was willing to converse with any
of the brethren between 8 § 12 o'clock.
opportunity to do so.
I soon improved an
Did not find him so tender as I antici-
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pated.
Jan. 4, 1837
Page 10
Answered many difficulties 3 exhorted him to make
religion his present § determined business--Retired to my room
to pray for him.
Had another season of prayer at noon.
Have
come to the conclusion to pray three times a day by myself-besides praying with J. morning 3 evening--
We have commenced
to read the bible through between this 3 our arrival at the
Islands--also committing to memory from the "daily food" book.
Will the Lord assist in all these attempts to grow in grace 3
in the knowledge of our Lord § Savior Jesus Christ.
Shall
commence another epistle to my parents.
Saturday, Jan. 7, 1837.
lat. 10.32
long. 25.47
dis. 3 ds.
Did not commence an epistle on Wednesday as I antici
pated when I wrote the foregoing.
versation meeting.
ience.
That evening we had a con
Bro. Andrews 5 Bailey related their exper
To me it was a dull meeting § I felt peculairly (!)
tried on account of the sailors who were at the Hatch, to listen
to our prayers. We had only two 3 they long § very general.
There was an apology for them as they were those who were still
indisposed,
Bro. Lafon 3 McDonald-The next day felt very unwell myself 3 J. kept her
bed all day.
Studied, read § prayed but little.
day (Friday) J. was some better § myself also.
any § read but little.
The next
Did not study
Thursday evening I presented one of the
sailors (Robert) with a bible from Sister Ives to be redeemed
by a new one on our arrival at the Is.
Yesterday asked the
Capt. about our intercourse with the sailors 5 he gave me
liberty to do what I chose when they were not on duty.
Thursday
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Jan. 7, 1837
Page 11
night I proposed meeting four of them with the Second mate in
the
fore castle this evening during the dog-watch as they
would then be at liberty 5 would not sleep.
me for the duty.
The Lord prepare
To day the Capt. has requested us to come
to some definite conclusion respecting our efforts with the
seamen, § let him know [paper torn] we wish to do 3 have some
regulations in regard to it.
conduct
He wishes some one appointed to
Bible clases (!) § prayer meetings with them 3 not have
all continually conversing with them.
A meeting was held by
our company soon after dinner, § a committee appointed to see
the seamen § capt. § propose some plan for adoption this evening
after supper.
That com. were Bro. Bliss, Lafon § myself.
have attended to it 5 shall report this evening.
We
Our plan is
to have two appointed to converse § explain Scripture to them
every evening between 7 § 8 o'clock.
One half of the crew one
night 3 the other half the following, thus alternately.
Lord give us wisdom in appointing
The
to those appointed.
This forenoon was spent by me in cleaning out my
room 3 regulating my chests § airing my bed.
This morning J.
vomited up a worm which accounts for her distress during all
her sea sickness.
She has taken some spirits of turpentine 3
also salts § senea(?). I hope she will now get well.
to set the tea-table § I must stop writing.
for the Sabbath
Monday Jan. 9, '37
0 Lord prepare me
let salvation come to our crew.
lat. 5.28
long. 25.20
They wish
Lord save them-
dis. 323 ms.
Saturday evening I went into the forecastle to see
the watch which is to be under my tuition every other night.
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Page 12
I had some general conversation with them § they appeared pleased
with the idea of our arrangement--May I not be deceived in re
lation to them, ^ may my instructions be of service to them.
Between 10 § 11 o'clock I had conversation with
Mr. T.
He appeared to be brought almost to the point of
submission.
I felt much encouraged.
After this he drew some
water into a half hogshead § I washed myself from head to feet
in salt water.
I felt much refreshed by it.
Sabbath morning I arose just before six o'clock §
after going on deck § breathing the fresh air I had a season
of prayer.
J. was rather unwell § I had another season of prayers
with her just before our meeting at 10 o'clock.
The deck was
washed, § our awning spread in season § it was extremely pleasant
to see the sailors come back cleanly clad 3 take their seats
with us to worship.
Bro. Condee preached from Hab. 3:
thy work §c".
"0 Lord, revive
His discourse was almost entirely addressed to
the Missionaries.
At the close he made a few remarks to those
unreconciled to Christ.
After the services were over the Capt.
came to me with the enquiry what I thought of the preaching?
§ gave his own opinion respecting it.
expected.
My own opinion I suppressed.
It was no more than I
I was sorry to hear
some things in the sermon, but did not wish to take sides with
the Capt. against it.-In the afternoon we had no services.
I read to
J. from Mrs. Winslow's Memoirs § the bible we read together.
From having no bodily exercise 3 high feelings during the day
I became much fatigued--.
In the evening we had an excellent
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Jan. 9, 1837
Page 13
prayer meeting conducted by Bro. Lafon.
Most of the sailors
were present § the first mate who had never been down before.
The Capt. at the close of the meeting, said he was pleased
with it § had no fault to find with it.
He remarked he did
not know but he should feel as I did in a few days.
His mind
is undoubtedly alive in some measure to the concerns of his
soul.
I infer this both from what he said then § to day.
He
has conversed much about the Sermon § especially the one to-day
about the Love of the world.
Will the Lord seal the truth upon
his heart by this Holy Spirit--- .
After meeting had some conversation with both mates.
The first seems to think he is good enough, if not now he means
to be by § by.
Tried to prove the falacy of his opinion 3 show
him the danger of his situation.
also the the concerns of his soul.
not retire until quite late.
6 o'clock.
0 Lord awaken his attention
It was so warm that I did
This morning did not rise till
The sun now ri^es about that time.
I felt somewhat
depressed from the fatigue of yesterday.--notwithstanding, I had
a season of prayer which was delightful.
0 for a spirit of
prayer--persevering 5 prevailing prayer--I have long been wait
ing for the elder ones of our company to take the lead, but I
find I must wait for no one.
I can rid myself of obligation
in no station, company nor circumstances.
for me, nor do my work.
0 Lord help me to be faithful to my
brethren, the Capt. 5 crew.
Lord
meet
with us.
No one can answer
This evening I meet my watch again.
To-day I have studied some § J. also.
This afternoon she is writing while I am thus engaged.
morning it was quite showery.
This
It has been pleasant most of the
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Jan. 9, 1837
Page 14
day since § we are now approaching the equator at the rate of
about six miles an hour.
In coming thus far we have been 21 ds.
The last
time the Capt. was 47 ds.--22 ds. going 5 degrees.
Should we
cross the equator at this rate § the rest of the passage be as
usual our passage will be short.
There are generally calms in
this quarter 3 we are expecting them every day but they come
not as yet.
This morning a very large American ship crossed
our bows, whose course appeared to be South East.
She was
about 1/2 miles off--Did not speak her--Thermometer to-day 80°.
Wednesday Jan. 11.
Lat. 2.8 long. 25.15
Ther. 82°.
Yesterday to me was exceedingly dull all day- In the morning, before breakfast, had some conversation with
the Capt.
He is apparently under exercise of mind.
0 for
wisdom from above in all my intercourse with him--Make me
affectionate, yet faithful to his immortal soul.
In the
forenoon bro. Van Duzee came to me to get an explanation of
the bible classes with the seamen.
Was glad he did so.
Matters
were made straight in relation to them 3 much removed from his
mind which was not so pleasant as could be desired.
In the
afternoon wandered about the vessel in search of exercise.
Read but little all day.
In the evening had little more
conversation with the Capt.--The evening previous attended to my
bible class with the sailors attached to Mr. Treadwell's watch.
Spent an hour with them 3 they appeared pleased with the
exercise.
The same thing occurs this evening--0 Lord prepare
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me for it.
Page 15
May I feel for their souls § labor for their
eternal good.
Last evening we had a singing school § I tried to
sing.
Think I can if I devote sufficient time to it even with
the teacher we have.
If I had time think I could prepare my
self to sing two parts.
Altho' I accomplished but little yes
terday I felt much for our Capt. and last evening especially.
0 Lord! save his soul--
Last evening, I believe, bro. Van
Duzee had some conversation with the first mate--The second
is still thoughtful but gives no evidences of a change.
impress him also.
verted.
0 Lord,
May the crew also, universally, become con
Sister Smith gave the Capt. Mr. Finney's "lectures
on revivals".
I was sorry, for I wished him to read, again,
those sermons he had read.
I told him what I wished but he
appeared resolved to read them.
Last evening he came to me 3
said his mind was much bewildered.
I told him I feared the
same thing, § that his mind was not prepared to receive so
strong meat--
I also requested him to read the one from these
words "What must I do to be saved" § to day I found he was
perusing it.
I feel much encouraged respecting him.
spirit of prayer in relation to his case
0 for a
particularly.
This morning a shoal of porpoises were seen § some of the
crew attempted to harpoon one but did not succeed.
a vessel was seen at our left most of the day.
Yesterday
This morning
she was on the other side, considerably ahead.
The forenoon we were favored with the S.E. Trade wind
as the Capt. thinks.
If so it will be much more agreeable than
to lie about the equator weeks, or, at least, days which is
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generally the case.
Page 16
We have much reason for gratitude for the
progress we have made--^ especially for the restoration to
health of most of our number.
J. has quite recovered 3 yester
day commenced studying in earnest.
This morning I studied about three hours, or tried
to do so, but was frequently interrupted by the Capt.
I was cheerful in answering his enquiries.
with a blessing.
however
May they be attended
This afternoon have written the above § shall
now add something to a letter commenced day before yesterday--A vessel is just reported coming towards us from
the South, probably on her way to America.
If so 5 we speak
her shall send the letter I finished a fortnight since.
3
1/2 o'clock (P.M.)
The vessel has just come up § proves
to be the one which we have seen for two days.
Her name is
Aleiope-Newburyport 25 days from Boston bound to Sumatra.
She
enquired our longitude--.
She
She came within about 10 rods.
has now tacked about 5 is sailing in the same direction with
us--which is South West by West.
from the South---
Wind blowing very strong
Just before she came up bro. Locke who
was fishing drew up a fish weighing probably about 20 lb. called
boneta.
It is good to eat--Felt somewhat disappointed in the
vessel not proving to be going to America.
best--"
"Tis all for the
All our company were on deck 3 much pleased to hear
a human voice from another vessel altho' through a speaking
trumpet.
Friday Jan. 13
lat. 0°.20'5.
long. 28.24.11.
dis. 2 ds. 299
After writing the foregoing I added something to a
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letter I had commenced, but supper time coming on I accomplished
but little.
In the evening my bible class sent word to me
through the Capt. that their time was so short they wished I
would not come down.
out of the Capt.--
The design probably is to get more time
The brethren had a prayer meeting § bro.
Condee § myself related briefly our experience.
meeting was not very interesting.
To me the
My spirits were very low--
I was fearful I had wounded the Capt.'s feelings which greatly
added to my depression of spirits.
Yesterday I was quite unwell § studied none at all.
I felt very much for our crew.
Had some conversation with the
Capt. § found I had not wounded his feelings--notwithstanding
I received benefit from what he had said.
My season of prayer yesterday and to day have not
been such as I could wish.
I hate much to be shut up in my
room from the unwholesome state of its atmosphere.
morning committed third problem in geometry Book 1.
This
This
afternoon have had some more conversation with Mr. Treadwell.
Find him unwilling to [paper torn] knowled [acknowledge (?)]
his sins.
He does not feel.
but has
faint conceptions
He professes to want religion
of sin.
To the Capt. I have said but little.
guilt 3 remedy.
0 Lord show him his guilt.
0 that he may see his
I told him this morning I thought there was
mercy for him ^ that I wished him to obtain it--0 Lord!
I feel
as if he would be converted § others also were we prepared to
receive such a blessing.
the glory.
preach.
0 God!
Prepare us to give thee all
Next Sabbath I hope bro. Lafon will be able to
0 Lord strengthen him.
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Saturday Jan. 14, '37.
161 miles
Jan. 14, 1837
lat. 2°.40.S.
long. 29.14'W.
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distance
Ther. 84.°
It is somewhat doubtful whether bro. Lafon will be
able to preach to morrow.
To-day he is rather unwell from over
exertion yesterday in conversing with the Capt. 3 Cook.
that he may be strengthened to do it.
0
In the afternoon yester
day he had some considerable conversation with the Capt. §
found him leaning on a broken reed as many others are.
Before
he left he said he was determined to preach 5 see "if there was
any thing in the bible Ej religion we professed-guide him in his search after truth.
The Lord
After this he (the Capt.)
came 5 told me something of the conversation Ej in the evening
communicated the same to bro. Van Duzee.
Van D. told me.
This morning bro.
Last evening we had a singing meeting.
feel somewhat encouraged respecting my singing.
learn with sufficient attention to it.
I
I think I can
0 Lord assist me in
singing thy praises as well as in calling on thy name.
I propos
to bro. Lafon that we should obtain leave to have a prayer
meeting with the sailors to morrow afternoon.
He has done so--
Lord guide us in relation to it--§ make all humble that we may
not stand in the way of a blessing--
carried up--
[The next few pages are missing, and the journal continues in
May, 1837.]
by parents of the mission for their children.
There was a
prayer 5 conversation meeting this morning from 10 to 12 o ’clock
3 this afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock.
this evening.
There will also be one
This morning 3 afternoon there was much more
talking than praying.
This afternoon some of the talking was
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very good.
[May], 1837
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Made arrangements yesterday for a bound black
book for a journal for myself § one for my dear companion.
0 that we may often have occasion to record in them the loving
kindness of the Lord, 3 evidences of our being useful in the
sphere Providence may point out to us.
If I stay in Honolulu
0 may I be useful to foreigners § to natives to a very great
degree.
0 to live near to God.
For several days past I have
felt that if I do not live near to God, I had better return,
the first opportunity, home.
But it is just as necessary for
me to live near to God there as here.
If I go to some other
station may I there be a bright § shining light to my companion"
in labor § toils, § to my associate, also to the native church
§ to natives still unreconciled to the Lord our God--- 0 God,
direct thou my steps, conversation, instructions 3 every thing
relating to the soul 3 to the body.
Saturday May 20, '37
This day has been an eventful one.
About four weeks
since two Catholic Priests came here in a French ship § the King
when he left gave orders that the ship should not go away
without carrying the Priests 3 forbade them to promulgate their
pretended religion.
Kinau the next in command, § governess of
this Island in company with Kapiolani, governess of Hawaii
visited them § ordered them to go off in the vessel about to
sail.
They tried to get around them or rather her (Kinau) by
asking sundry questions but she still insisted upon their going,
and said "tfiey wanted but one kind of religion"on the Island.
As the King is absent she has supreme control of this Island.
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May 20, 1837
Page 20
She told the Capt. to day that if he went out the harbor with
out them she would fire upon them from the fort which is upon
the sea-shore mounted with about fifty guns from 9 lb. to 18
pounders.
This afternoon, as they hesitated to go she had them
conducted to the ship, by her attendants or soldiers, which has
greatly provoked the rage of the wicked § who lay it all to the
Missionaries, but the missionaries have had nothing to do with
except so far as the influence of the gospel has been made to
bear upon the hearts of the governess who is a professor of
religion § hovers (?) that profession by a godly walk § con
versation.
The Capt. was so engaged that he brought his flagg
(!) on shore 5 burnt it, intimating thereby that he felt in
sulted.
I tremble for the result as I know it will all be
laid to the missionaries.
On account of it some of us have had
this evening a prayer meeting, beseeching God to interpose for
us.
I understand the Priests are now on board the ship lying
in the harbor--0 that God would convert them-- This morning at
our meeting the Committee of common schools presented a report
§ discussions arose which occupied most of the forenoon 5 after
all it was refered back to the Com.
Some business was then
laid out for next week by choosing more committees.
Mr. § Mrs. Whitney were to dinner also Sister Knapp.
At dinner
At 2 o'clock
those of us who came out as teachers met to consult about
having a teachers association.
draft a constitution
Tuesday evening next.
We appointed a committee to
voted to hear that committee report on
After this completed fixing my bed-stead,
by affixing a piece of 16 inches length on the top of each
post 3 having flat balistrades.
This evening bro. Munn § his
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May 20, 1837
wife were here to supper, also Mr. § Mrs. Whitney.
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This
evening accomplished but little, indeed nothing of importance
this week.
Lord, forgive me § prepare me for the sabbath.
May I be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Monday May 22
Yesterday morning visited bro. Smith's Sabbath school
3 heard bro. Hitchcock § Dibble address the children-- could
understand but little of what was said.
Bingham preached from Pilipi 3:20.21.
In the forenoon Mr.
"Aka, o ko ka kou noho
ana aia no ia ma ko lani, ke kali nei hoi kakou i ka Mea hoola
oia ka Keaku Iesu Kristo nolaila mai.
Nana e hoomalule i ko kakou kino haahaa, i lilo
iaiiono like me kona kino nani, me ka mana e hiki ai ia ia ke
hoolilo i na mea a pau nona".
Lyons, a considerable.
said.
He aluded to the death of Mrs.
Could understand a few things he
After this went to the Chapel § heard Mr. Diel [Diell]
from John 18.36. "My kingdom is not of this world."
good sermon.
A very
He gave notice that a church would be organized
in the evening § the sacrament of the Lord's supper administered.
The house was very well filled.
In the afternoon Mr. Dibble
preached at the native church from Hebera Mokuna 2 pauka 3
"Pehea ha uanei kakou e pakele ai ke malamaole i ke ola nui
nei,"
It was very pointed.
Some wept.
But few were present
in comparison with the number present in the morning.
morning there were nearly or quite 3000 present.
In the
Returning
from church in the afternoon saw three young men who had been to
ride on horse back.
One of them had just fallen off, being
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somewhat in liquor.
May 22, 1837
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Repeated to them part of the fourth command
ment.
At which, they began to justify themselves.
After a few
words
had passed between us they went off--They looked guilty.
Will the Lord bless the few words spoken to them-In the evening went to the chapel.
Bingham.
Prayer by Mr.
Reading of the confession § concert by bro. Tinker,
to which Mr. Diel § his wife, Mr. Brinsmade, Mr. Johnson § his
wife, Mr. Ladd § his wife § a Mr. Anderson an old gentleman
who has been here several years §
became hopefully pious about
four years since, eight in all--They were then addressed by
bro. Coan § Armstrong.
Prayer by Mr. Thurston.
of the Lord's supper was then administered.
broken by Mr. Bishop.
The sacrament
Prayer 5 bread
Prayer § wine poured by bro. Lafon.
The exercises were interesting.
Can accomplish but little.
meeting about two hours.
Returned very much fatigued.
This morning attended the general
They adopted the report of the
committee on common schools after some more considerable dis
cussion.
Committee and correspondence reported.
The brethren
were chosen to write to various societies, Colleges 3 Theo.
Seminaries of U.S.
Returned home about 11 o'clock § have
written the above.
Thursday May 25.
I
have now been sick 3 days 5 am scarcely able to
now, however, I shall make an attempt.
Monday afternoon I went down town to enquire about
the sailing of the ship Hamilton.
Secured from Mr. Brinsmade
some particulars in relation to the Catholics who were put on
May 25, 1837
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board the vessel in which they came some weeks since, by the
chiefs on Saturday.
It is likely to create some difficulty,
which much rejoices the wicked foreigners.
with Mr. B.
cock's.
Spent some time
Returned home § went out to supper to bro. Hitch
bro. Lyons was there.
Learned that at the meeting,
the[y] had up the subject of location.
In the evening there was a meeting of the mission
aries to read essays § criticize them.
attend.
Being unwell did not
Bro. McDonald informed me that they were interesting.
The next morning (Tuesday) when I arose I felt some pain in
my bowels which increased until noon.
came up stairs again § lay down.
I ate no breakfast, but
About 9 o'clock (A.M.) sent
for Dr. Lafon-when he came he bled me an hour or two before I
had taken a table spoon full of oil, § 4 drops of laudlum.
The bleeding did not much ease my pain which increased until
2 o'clock.
The Dr. called upon me then, 3 as my medicine had
not operated § my fever continued, he left orders for me to
take a spoonful § a half of oil § 20 drops of laudlum.
I did which soon put me to sleep.
This
After sleeping about an
hour, I awoke free from pain in my bowels, nearly, but, with
a continued head ache.
As my medicine did not operate, he bled
me again taking about half a pint each time.
In the evening
took another spoonful of oil which operated about midnight.
The next day (yesterday) I felt much better, but from weak
ness kept the bed all day eating nothing for two days but a
saucer of pia § milk.
Last evening bro. Armstrong preached
to the new brethren, but I did [not(?)] go out.
Have just
finished however reading his sermon Text 1 Cn. 10.15--"I speak
May 25, 1837
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as to wise men; Judge ye what I say?"
The life of a missionary may be divided into two
epochs, each of which has its peculiar 5 appropriate duties.
The first is from his arrival of heathen ground until he is
qualified to discharge the functions of his high office--and
the second reaches from this point onward.--The first may be
termed , a term of missionary minority, a term of training 3
preparation.
The second his missionary manhood--During the
period of minority the first duty of a mechanical or intel
lectual nature is to acquire a knowledge of the native language.
In this be more more anxious to acquire it correctly than
rapidly--a knowledge of native character mode of life habits,
customs Sc.
The manner of getting both these is by conversation
S drawing out the history of families, chiefs Sc.
Another duty
peculiar to this period is providing for the comfort S health
of families where there are families.
cipline is not to be overlooked.
Finally heart dis
A heart not only truly ben
evolent S pious but deeply interested in Missionary work nay
in love with it,
wrapt up in
it even to enthusiasm, if
affections are on right objects cannot be too enthusiastic-keep the heart with all dilligence from the first.
II Missionary
Manhood 1. The missionary work is exceedingly multifarious,
perplexing, discouraging, toilsome S pressing. 2. A division
of labor so far as practicable.
multifarious finally.
3. After all duties will be
From this great temptation to neglect
the bible S close it which must not be done--The missionary
work done as it should be done is the source of purest
enjoyment.
0 Lord may it be thus to me.
Yesterday
sweetest
dictated
May 25, 1837
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Page 25
a letter to Capt. Sumner to send to Manilla by the Hamilton.
J. wrote for me.
This morning felt much stronger, took break
fast with the family § after laying [illegible] on the settees
went over to the meeting § the meeting was adopting several
resolutions respecting the duty of the church to the world.
Yesterday the business of location was finally settled § I am
yet stationed here, at Honolulu nei.
This afternoon have
not felt so well being fatigued from too much exercise in the
forenoon.
Have slept some.
For my dinner sister Dimond baked
me a custard--Eat rather freely of it.
This afternoon Mr. § Mrs. Johnstone are here to
tea.
If they had not been should have gone to bro. Chamberlain's.
Friday May 26.
Last night slept exceedingly well, $ to day have
been quite comfortable.
Commenced a letter to day to send by
the Hamilton to Rev. Mr. Rood of Danbury--accomplished but
little else.
Yesterday there was received from the king an edict
respecting the Catholics.
Maui, Lahaina, Aperila 29, 1837
E na malihini a pau mai na aina e mai, e noho ana ma ko'u pae
aina nei o ka poe i kamaaina a me ka poe hou mai nei;
Ke hoiki aku nei au i ku'u olelo ia ou kou a pau
lou, i iki oukou i ka'u olelo.
0 na kanaka Palani a Kaahumanu
i kihaku aku mai kuu aupuni a ku nei, aole ia hana i ano e ae
i keia manaua, Oia mau no ka hoouahauahaia e au oia mau kanaka
i keia manaua, aole au e ae aku e noho mai laua ma ko'u aupuni
nei.
Eia, no ka'u olelo ia laua e hoi koke ae laua maluna o
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May 26, 1837
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ka moku a laua i holo mai ai e moho ai a kiki i ka wa e holo
aku ai ua moku la o laua i holo mai ai, oia ka meo i maopopo
ia'u.
Aka o ka noho mai, aole ou makemake.
Aole no o'u makemake e hanaia ma ko'u aupuni nei
ka oihana a ka poe misionari mamuli o ka Pope; aole lou.
Nolail
0 ka poe a pau e kokua ae ana i ka poe misionari mamuli oka
Pope; ke ma na o nei au he poe enemi lakou no'u, a no ko'u poe
kuhina, a no ko'u poe alii, a no ko'u poe kanaka a me kuu aupuni
Na Kamehameha III
(Translation)
Ye strangers all from foreign lands who are in my dominions
both residents, § those recently arrived, I make known my word
to you all, so that you may understand my orders.
The men of France whom Kaahumanu banished, are under
the same unaltered order up to this period.
The rejection of
those men is perpetual, confirmed by me at the present time.
1 will not consent to their remaining in my dominions.
These
are my orders to them, that they go back immediately on board
the vessel on which they have come, that they stay on board
her till that vessel on board which they came, sails that is
to me clearly right, but their abiding here, I do not wish.
I have no desire that the service of the missionaries who follow
the Pope should be performed in my kingdom, not at all.
Wherefore, all who shall be encouraging the Papal
Missionaries I shall regard as enemies to me, to my counsellors,
to my chiefs, to my people, and to my kingdom.
(Signed)
By
Kamehameha III
May 28, 1837
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Lord's day 28 May.
Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock there was a prayer
meeting consisting of our reinforcement-- All of whom were present
except bro. Bliss $ his wife who are sick, bro. McDonald, Conde
§ 2 or 3 sisters.
We had eight prayers.
To me it was the
best prayer I have attended since we left the vessel.
prayer meetings have been few
The
when they pretended to have
them, the time was taken up with talking.
Another such was
appointed to-morrow evening in context with a meeting at home
for the oppressed.
In the evening there was another meeting
at which we presented our certificates, were accepted by the
mission council, signed the confession of faith § covenant
with our own hands literally-all the services of the evening.
Sacrament to day.
bathing.
Had two prayers which made
All this was in view of the
After returning cleansed our bodies by
Sought the cleansing of our souls $ retired.
morning awoke much refreshed by sleep.
This
Retired to the bathing
house S had a season of prayer, another short season after
breakfast 5 at 8 o'clock attended the Sabbath of Mr. Smith
which will soon fall into my hands.
My soul was filled $ I
longed to speak to them of the things of religion.
Mr. S. asked
me to speak to them through an interpreter, but I declined
doing that, which I afterwards regreted--I thought of enlighten
ing them, which, if not converted through it, would sink them
deeper in hell.
Were it not for the promised command of God
I should think lest their damnation should be enhanced by me.
0 Lord make me faithful $ then I may hope $ confidently expect
their conversion--At 9 1/2 o'clock native service commenced $
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May 28, 1837
bro. Armstrong preached from Roma II. 4.
Page 2 8
"A ke hoowahawaha nei
anui oe i ka nui loa o kona lokomaikai, a me kona ahonui, a
me kona hooma na'wanui ana, aole hoi ae i hoomaopopo, o ko ke
Akua moikai, o ka mea ia e alakai ia oe i ka mihi?"
Transla
tion, "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and for
bearance and long suffering, not knowing that the goodness
of God leadeth thou to repentance?"
After the sermon Mr.
Bingham prayed, Ej gave notice that the communion of the Lord's
supper would be administered by the Mission Church at School
house at 2 o'clock (P.M.)--He then requested the brethren to
pray for him that he § others might have wisdom to discern
who were worthy of being admitted to the privileges of the
Communion table--saying at the same time that there were about
400 who wished § had expressed a wish to join the church.
There are various motives to influence them to join the
church-- Because the chiefs § others regard them diffeiertly.
0 God give wisdom to all concerned § help me to pray for thy
servants Ej for this dying people-Did not attend the english service at the Chapel-Not feeling very well E| rather fretful.
I retired to the
bathing house to pour out my sorrow to my Lord.
sweet season in doing so.
I had a
I felt a nearness to my Savior.
1 felt too, my utter unworthiness--I sunk at his feet--I
confessed my sin.
a hard heart.
I poured out all my trouble--and that was
I mourned over hardness of heart.
The Lord
lifted upon me the light of his countenance--after half an hour'
interview I arose much refreshed.
mused upon his word.
I then came to room read E|
"The word was sweet to my taste--yea
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sweeter than honey to
May 28, 1837
my mouth."
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After some refreshment I
went to the meeting at the School house with a light heart $
uplifted eyes.
feast met me.
There also at his table the master of the
Three children were baptized, bro. Chamberlain's,
Alexander's, $ Hitchcock's.
Prayer before the breaking of bread
by bro. Tinker, $ a few remarks--Prayer before the pouring of
the cup, by bro. Coan.
Between the plate § the cup some
remarks by Mr. Bingham, also after the cup, by him [paper
torn].
Kinau § her husband present, $ a few other natives.
J. has gone to the (P.M.) service (?) $ [paper torn].
Monday May 29, 1837
After writing what I did yesterday had a sweet
season of reading "Baxter, Saints rest not on earth" $ then
a season of prayer in the bathing house--After supper sung a
while [with] J. § becoming fatigued did not go out in the
evening.
During the evening consulted how we should do to
grow in grace, to get the language Sc.
prayer together.
Had a season of
Retired early S arose this morning at 4 1/2
o 'clock--spent an hour in reading the word S in prayer which
I propose to do at least twice a day.
some of the time to-day.
Attended the meeting
This afternoon commenced a letter
to Mrs. Middlebrook Wilton--However, accomplished but little
being interrupted by calls.
It is not likely the general
meeting will break up this week.
Tuesday May 30.
Last evening after writing the above walked out
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with J. for exercise.
slaves.
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Page 30
We then attended a prayer meeting for
Bro. Lafon conducted the meeting--Had four prayers.
Bro. Castle read the Sentiments of the American Anti Slavery
Soc. at their [meeting] in Philadelphia in the year 1833--Mr.
Bingham made a few remarks, bro. Green related an anecdote,
also bro. Coan $ Locke,
Bro. Green about an orphan asylum in
Boston for col^ children, bro. Coan about Mrs. Crandall's
school, bro. Locke about T.Y. Wright.
This morning arose
early § after our season of prayer for exercise we walked
down to Mr. Brinsmade's office to enquire farther about the
Hamilton--Returned $ our people had finished their breakfast.
Had prayers before we eat--After this went to writing in my
letter to Mrs. Middlebrook.
Attended the meeting a few
moments § then returned to write.
Wrote until noon--after
dinner completed that § added a little to Mr. Rood's.
Then
sealing them one to Capt. Sumner, to Mrs. Sally Smith (J's aunt)
S her aunt Russel, I carried them to Mr. B.'s office.
about an hour the ship started.
Returned to the meeting.
In
She goes first to Manilla.
Sat awhile § then came home $ went
again to Mr. B.'s with bro. McD.
After supper visited some
of the natives with J.--Bro. Locke has learned that a vessel
is going Waialua to morrow $ he is preparing to go in her-It is now about 9 o'clock £ time to retire.
[May] 31.
This morning studied some with J.
(Went to the
meeting where the subject of the children of the mission was brought
up S occupied all the forenoon.
Went out about ten o'clock to
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May 31, 1837
Page
bid bro. Munn good bye, who sailed for Molokai before dinner
In the afternoon subject of the Sabbath occupied the meeting
About 5 o'clock bro. Locke left us for Waialua.
myself went down to the vessel.
very good.
Bro. McD. $
Their accommodations were
They did not go out until about sun-set.
evening bro. [Locke]
[paper torn].
[This journal ends here.]
This
AMOS S. COOKE'S
DIARY No. 4.
Commencing June 1, 1837 § ending Dec. 31, '38
Honolulu, Oahu,
Sandwich Islands.
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Honolulu June 1, 1837
June 1, 1837
Page 1
Thursday
This day I have commenced a new month § now also I
commence a new diary.
And I pray that whenever I take my pen
in hand to record God's goodness to me both in temporal $
spiritual things, I may be faithful § not be unmindful of my
ingratitude $ wanderings.
And as I look back upon my diary, S
call to mind things that have transpired, I do pray that they
may serve the purpose I have in view of recording them, to make
me more holy § urge me on in deeds of benevolence, and there
try to make my path as that of the just shining brighter $ brighter
unto the perfect day, S see that I am righteous by holding on
my way, $ that my hands are clean by waxing stronger $ stronger,
as saith the wise man.
Yesterday, a day before I made out a
list of some of the subjects of prayer which I purpose to arrange
in some way that I may pray for them all once in so long a time
that none may be neglected.
The following are some of them, viz.
Gratitude, confession of sin, more grace, school, Pastor § people,
fellow laborers, Natives generally, foreigners, other missions §
missionaries, churches at home; Seminaries, Colleges $ Academies,
for an increase of laborers, various benevolent soc., in America
$ elsewhere, parents, relatives § friends, penitent § impenitent,
benefactors, constant
Mankind Sc Sc.
gratitude to the great benefactor of
I purpose to have a specific day S a specific
time in the day for each of these subjects.
me into all truth.
Will the Lord guide
Yesterday two of our brethren left us for
their respective stations--Bros. Munn S Locke.
attended general meeting all the forenoon.
Sabbath was one of the subjects.
This morning
Observance of the
Report of temperance societies.
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June 1, 1837
After dinner opened my box containing my table Sc.
Page 2
Had no season
of prayer before dinner in the bathing house as common as
was occupied with someone bathing.
it
This morning voted to have
the next general meeting at Lahainaluna 2nd Wednesday in May
1838.-This afternoon present but a short time.
to send for about 40 more laborers.
Read the instructions of
the board to our reinforcement during this time.
Sister L.G. Smith was here to supper.
They passed
This evening
After supper walked with
bro. Smith.
Friday June 2, 1837
Tuesday evening J. S myself in our visit to the native
houses came across one old man
very sick.
We learned he was a member of the church.
That night he died.
Yesterday he was
buried near the "Hale puli" (House of worship).
for his funeral.
The bell rung
A long precession followed the bier which was
borne by the natives--I counted two hundred following the bier
in regular procession 2 by 2.
His corpse was first taken into
the meeting house-- This morning immediately after breakfast
J. S myself went to
makai "towards the sea" to see the
kanakas getting out stone for the meeting house.
The stone
they get is coral, appears much like flat stone just under the
earth, S is cut out in pieces about 3 feet long 2 1/2 wide S
is about six inches thick.
cost a great deal of labor.
no hale (houses or huts).
The stone obtained in this way will
On our way back we called into several
Few appear comfortable.
were dirty S some few were sick.
Most, however,
Our bowels of compassion were
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moved for them.
necessities.
Page 3
But we had not wherewith to minister to their
I should have been glad to have spoken to them
of Jesus but my knowledge of the language is so imperfect I do
not like to say much, lest I may awake wrong impressions.
Called on Sister Knapp.
meeting.
ing.
Left J. there § went to the general
Adjourned about 10 1/2 o'clock until to morrow morn
I returned home § drew a plan of a school house for Mr.
Smith like to one I saw bro. Locke had.
dinner § carried it to him.
Finished it after
At 3 o'clock a prayer meeting was
held in the school house at the departure of bro. Clark, Armstrong
£j Lafon with their wifes $ children $ bro. Dibble.
They were
going to Lahaina in the king's brig--accompanied them to the
vessel.
They sailed at 4 o'clock.
vessel as they started.
A gun was fired from the
I then with bro. Smith to see his site,
as contemplated one for his new meeting house
of the town.
the lower end
Mr. Bingham, Andrews, Alexander, Green, § Wilcox
went weith us.--A pleasant prospect from the place up through
the kalo patches.
After supper went out with J. again.
Had a
water melon presented us § ulua kahili ("two fly brushes").
Since have written the above we are now going to set up with
bro. Bliss £j his wife.
Saturday June 3, 1837
Last evening went with J. but returned myself.
About
12 o'clock in the night waked up with a severe pain in my bowel.
After tossing some time upon my bed I went to rubbing my bowels
with my hands which caused me to vomit $ also something to pass
me.
This eased me some of my pain.
About 2 1/2 o'clock I fell
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to sleep § slept until morning--when J. returned.
a little breakfast.
Page 4
Arose § took
Before getting through prayer the governor
of the fort § his wife called on us.
They were the ones who
gives us the no kahili the night before.
Bro. Baldwin some
came with a native, a student in the high school to teach us
the language.
We read about 1/2 (?) hour this morning § the
length of time after dinner.
Went in the morning to the meeting
3 spent a little time only.
Have not been able to do but little.
Troubled all day with a headache.
Feel quite unwell this evening-
Bro. Smith 3 his wife have made us a call since supper.
Lord's day, June 4.
Retired about 8 o'clock last evening 3 arose about
6 o'clock this morning entirely free of my complaints of yes
terday.
Had a season of prayer before § after breakfast in the
bathing house.
At 8 o'clock attended the Sabbath school, which
was addressed by bro. Alexander.
Attended the service at the
native church at 9 1/2 o'clock--no sermon, but a short address
by Mr. Bingham.
Then 32 were reed into the church on confession
of their faith 3 the rite of baptisim, and 5 by letter from
other churches-The exercises were exceedingly interesting § were
not closed until almost 11 1/2 o'clock.
After this went to the
chapel 3 heard bro. Andrews from Mat. 25.45, "In as much as
ye
did not to the least of one of these ye did it not to me."
Sentiment--That religion is doing something 3 well as neglecting
others.
That the commands of God were positive in their nature
as well as negative--1st From the natives presented to us to
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do something.
2 From the rewards given to laborers.
the punishment of those refusing to do.
3rd From
4. From the examples
in scripture of those who were rewarded for doing.
o ’clock communion in the native church.
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At four
This made the fourth
communion season enjoyed since our arrival, all of which have
been peculiar.
The first was to receive some of the crew of the
ship which brought us to the shores,--the second to organize
a church at the Seamen's Chapel.
The third that of the Mis
sionary church, the largest in the world--§ The fourth, an union
of three churches.
Native, the largest on the isl., missionary
3 Seamen's church together with the addition of 32 on confession
5 of 5 by letter.
Two of those added were chiefs connected at
a protracted meeting in 1836.
15 months since--Mr. Smith made
the first prayer, § Mr. Bingham then gave a short account of the
church in Honolulu--319,
the 37 to-day making 356.
added since its commencement, besides
40 died 27 removed--5 excommunicated
5 one suspended, making now 281 members.-Mr. Thurston made a few remarks prayed fj broke the
bread.
Mr. Alexander prayed 5 poured out the wine.
those added were from among the singers.
Most of
No member of the
church that does not dress decent, 5 many of as well as they
do in New England.
I have been much struck with the decency in
dress 5 order of of 0) the congregation going in § returning
from meeting.
It would compare with almost any in America 5
exceed a number.
In fact I am struck with this every sabbath.
The stillness of the sabbath exceeds any place I visited in
America I mean about these parts.--The services were not over
until six o'clock.
Returned § supper was ready.
After supper
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sung a while with J.
Page 6
Sung "The Lord into his garden comes £jc."
which reminds me of father--How often, upon the sabbath, did I
use to hear him.
Since then have had a season of prayer together
in the bathing house. Written the above 3 am now about to retire.
0 Lord forgive every thing amiss this day in thought, word, 3
deed 5 sanctify it privileges to my soul--May they make me better
fitted for the duties of the week--
Tuesday morn. June 6
Yesterday morning arose purposing to attend the monthly
concert of the natives, but as it was at the time of breakfast
3 prayers we did not.
After breakfast, called on bro. Gulick--
also on bro. Whitney, Johnson § Alexander who were going to
Kauai.
Went then to the general meeting where the subject of
bro Smith's location came up.
west corner of the city.
He was stationed at the North
After this the subject of Missionaries
paying a poll tax came up and occupied most of the morning.
A few other things were disposed of, 3 then the meeting adjourned.
The general letter was left to the Com.
Messrs. Ladd § Co.
enquiries to be answered by the com. choosen to do so, § the
prospective wants of the Mission was left to the secular agents-After dinner at one o'clock met for prayer on account of the
departure of bro. Whitney, Alexander 3 Johnson.
read some native with J.
Rest".
Came home §
Then read to her from "Baxter's Saint
"Why we should live a heavenly life upon earth"--After
this our season of prayer § supper.
Then we went to visit some
of the natives, returned 3 read some to the native sent to us
by bro. Baldwin.
Attended monthly concert prayer by bro. McDon-
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aid.
An address of an hour by bro. Tinker.
Page 7
It was excellent.
Sentiment every Christian duty to go to the heathen unless unsuperable objections stand in the way.
3 not competent to the work.
The present plan inconsistent
Several of the Bethel congregation
present.—
Eve.
After breakfast this morning read native a little-
Called on bro. Smith to leave when he commences his school.
Not
until Thursday--Saw him 3 several of the brethren at bro. Chamber
lain's Office.
Returned 3 read through what I had not read of
Abbott's Teacher.
After dinner read native to bro. Baldwin.
Wrote some rules by which I hope to be guided in the distribution
of my time.
Sister Castle being below went down to see her.
She ^ bro. C. were here to supper.
After supper became quite
engaged in conversation 3 that which I hope will prove beneficial-After this took a short walk with J.
Upon returning bro. Baldwin's
native was here § we have been drilled by him in the language
for an hour.
He is very good, § very correct.
After bathing
shall retire.
Thursday June 8
Yesterday morning visited the Depository 5 selected
my chairs.
Had some conversation with bro. Thurston § Forbes.
Returned home § read some Hawaiian—
After dinner visited the
Printing Office, Book Bindery § Dr. Judd's Office.
At 4 1/2 o'
clock attended native service--preaching by bro. Thurston.
this three couples were married.
After
After praying 3 supper, looked
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out the window § saw the King's man of war.
firing, § were answered from the fort.
Page 8
Soon they commenced
Then a little schooner
in attendance upon the Man of war fired about fifteen times 3
then came in.
the king.
Some small boats came in 3 one of them brought
Mr. Bingham § Dr. Judd went down to see him.
Under
stood to day that they had prayers with him in view of his safe
return.
At 7 1/2 o'clock meeting at the native school house-
After we had had four prayers, Mr. Bingham came in 3 occupied
the rest of the time in talking.
Felt stupid in mind 5 body at
the meeting.
Immediately after breakfast this morning, Sister D.
was called away to go over to bro. Andrews--At noon she returned
reporting an addition to his family by a boy--
At 8 o'clock one
native teacher came § read an hour with us, 3 then J. § myself
went over to the school--Bro. Smith conducted it entirely.
70 girls were present.
About
We remained together but about 2 hours.
After dinner I worked a little at the bench.
to the boy's school to assist Mr. Smith.
At 2 o'clock went
Heard one class.
Remained but about 1 1/2 hours--about 30 scholars I have pur
posed to read but little besides the language.
It is now sun
set, 5 the man of war at anchor has just fired once 3 taken down
its flag.
J. is visiting.
Our visiting the natives has started
Sister D.--
Saturday June 10.
Thursday evening as I was going out to attend the
Seamen's prayer meeting, our native teacher came to hear us read
3 I remained at home to read.
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Page 9
Yesterday morning soon after rising walked about a
mile before my season of prayer § thought I enjoyed myself
better for doing so.
Read with the native last evening---
Attended the school of girls with Mr. Smith.
96 present.
the afternoon the boys' school was attended to.
In
Took charge
of a class all the time we were together--which was about one
3 a half hours.
For exercise commenced making a sugar box from
Koa, Sandwich Island timber--In the after part of the day 3 evening
felt quite unwell.
To day there has been no school.
Read with
our native teacher an hour this morning, 3 again since dinner.
Thought I did not read as well as I did a fortnight since.
About sunset last evening went out with J. to visit
natives.
Endeavored to testify to them of Jesus Christ,--heaven
3 hell.
As there was no school this morning worked about three
hours at the bench at my box.
never attempted before.
landed on these islands.
Trying to duff-tail it which I
It is just two months to-day since we
0 how fast time flies.
Soon our race
will be run--0 to run it in the service of Christ by living for
the good of these ignorant natives.
As yet we are doing little
having as yet but little of the language.
J. has much more than
myself--0 God, help me, 0 help in acquiring it-- Hasten the time
when I can speak to them of the love of Jesus to their souls
§ pray with § for them in their own native tongue.
In refering to my diary I find that a year ago to day
I returned from Danbury to Wilton having gone to D. with bro.
H. the Wednesday before.
On my return found a letter fr. A.B.
Had some printed resolutions on a letter sheet handed over to me
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June 10, 1837
Page 10
to-day, about thirty in number which I purpose to fill out §
send to different individuals in America.
The weather this week has been very pleasant.
Ther.
ranging from 81° to 83° in the warmest part of the day, § about
79° evenings § mornings.
We are still staying with Sister Dimond.
leave to keep house, as yet, is quite uncertain.
When we shall
Soon I hope,
that I may better husband my time.—
J. is now ( 3 1/2 P.M.) working for me § I leave writing
to read to her.
Lord's day June 11.
Last evening attended a small prayer meeting in bro.
Castle's room at bro. Chamberlain's.
We had six prayers.
It
appeared some like our prayer meetings on board the Mary Frazier-I felt rather unwell, § did not enjoy myself but little. This
morning did not arise quite so early as common.
it, the bell did not ring as early as usual.
One reason for
Had my season of
prayer as usual before breakfast--Breakfast quite late, § by
the time breakfast § prayers were over the bell rang for sabbath
school.
I immediately got ready § went.
Could understand but
little.
Bro. Smith heard them, or few of them recite the verses
learned during the week § the school was closed by a short ad
dress from bro. Baldwin.
As J. had been unwell all the morning
I went to church alone § heard bro. Andrews preach in native
fr. Jeremia 17.9.
"He hoopunipuni ka naou mamua o na mea o pau,
a ua hewa loa hoi ia; 0 wai ka mea hiki ke hoo maopopo."
To
me his preaching was in an unknown tongue,--After this went to
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Page 11
the chapel § heard Mr. Diel from Ps. 119.59.
"I thought on my
ways 3 turned my feet unto thy testimonies."
It was very good
for him, but he appeared to lack an unction.
0 Lord, grant him
such from the Holy One.
again.
At 2 o'clock attended Sabbath School
Bro. Smith exercised 3 questioned his scholars from the
"Kumu Kamalii".
Having a look to look over I could understand
a little 3 but a little of his instructions.
0 when shall I be
abel to teach them myself.
Bro. Wilcox § Bailey were present.
In the afternoon J. remaining still unwell with her
head ache I went alone again to church (native) § heard bro.
Forbes preach a very short sermon from 1 Kov. 9.26.
"ke mokomoko
mi au, aole hoi e like me ka mea e mokomoko ana i ka makani."
After he had finished Mr. Bingham added some remarks, 3 made the
concluding prayer.
tendants.
The king was present with many of his at
Its raining just as church was out it drove them into
the house of a chief near by.
Soon after he was to be seen going
by on foot with a Cigar in his mouth attended by his train, 3
Kinau 3 Madam Boka on a hand cart drawn by natives following-The scene was not very imposing—
Showers to-day have been frequent.
grace upon my soul were still more frequent.
0 that shower of
To-day my religious
feelings have abounded more than usual for some time past.
This
evening have had no season of prayer, owning in part from excessive
fatigue--Bro. Forbes was to preach this evening at the Chapel
but I was too tired to go.
evening.
momently.
Have tried to sing a little this
0 Lord, tune my heart to sing thy praises daily, hourly,
Help me to carry much of the sabbath into the week--
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June 10, 1837
Page 12
0 Lord prepare me for the responsibilites about to desolve upon
me in my school--may I labor to save their souls as well as instruct
them--
1837
Monday June 12.
From becoming so fatigued last evening my season of prayer
this morning was not so refreshing as usual.
After breakfast §
prayers I worked an hour at the work bench, § then studied until
school time.
Went to school § took charge of 12 scholars (girls).
In the afternoon took charge of about the same number of boys.
There were more scholars this week than last.
worked some at my box.
Since school
Have just finished my supper § evening
devotion.
Feel very bad that I get along no faster with the
language.
0 Lord show me wherefore thou contended with me--
This evening is the season to pray for sabbath schools--May our
souls be in unison with souls who have been praying during the
day for a blessing upon the rising race § all be in unison with
the Redeemer, who bled § died for them.
meekness, gentleness, forgiveness, zeal,
of sin ^ love of holiness--
0 for more of his spirit,
self-denial, hatred
0 to be moulded into his perfect
likeness, to have his image impressed upon my soul, his activity
in the cause of his Father run thru' my system, to live for
heaven, for eternity, to live every day as tho' it were my last,
to look upon all things around me as perishing § passing rapidly
away, upon souls as immortal 5, unless renewed by the word 3
spirit of grace, exposed to the damnation of hell, § unless I
do more, that their souls, (as they really will,) will be required
at my hands.
In this my extremity let it be thine opportunity
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to
arm
June 12, 1837
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me for a noble conflict against sin in myself 3 those
by whom I am surrounded both Christians § heathens, 3 foreigners
who hate us and our cause.--
This morning was found on our gate
post posted up a paper upon which were written maledictions against
the Sandwich Island Gazette because they would not publish but
one
side.
How § by whom it came there is still in the dark.
If it be an enemy the Lord reward their good in return.
It pur
ported to be a friend of the mission but we are strongly sus
picious it may have been an enemy, in sheep's clothing, however,
let that charity
that thinketh no evil be predominate.
Tuesday June 13
This day has been to myself, much as usual.
Worked
about three hours at the work bench which I think is beneficial
to my health--Think I shall continue to do so.
When I awoke
this morning found bro. Baldwin had been here the latter part
of the night that Sister McD. was taken sick § about 1 1/2 o'clock
was delivered of a fine daughter.
For some time before her delivery
she endured much pain--§ now while I am writing (between sun-set
3 dark), she is suffering much with a pain in her bowels § they
are applying very plentifully hot water to them.
How fully is
the curse verified "in sorrow shall thou bring forth children".
Bro. McD. is but little better than down sick, § Sister Dimond
alos. J. slept but little last night--§ is now engaged in taking
care of Sister McD. and tho' she is nearly as bad as any of the
rest.
The Lord preserve us all from sickness § death.
Strengthen
us all in our bodies § prepare us to spend our strength in thy
service.
Have attended school all day § got along some better
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than yesterday.
Page 14
Last evening attended the prayer meeting at bro.
Tinker's conducted by bro. Ives.
some remarks 3 a prayer.
Few only were present.
Made
Received a short letter from bro.
Lafon at Lahainaluna which has done me good.
Will the Lord
prepare me to answer it in due time.--
Friday June 16.
Tuesday evening after writing the above bro. Badlwin's
native came § he spent most of the evening in correcting a prayer
written by J. 3 one which I had commenced.
Soon after writing
Tuesday evening Sister MC D. was eased of her pain 3 has ever
since been quite comfortable.
or watched with her.
(house) (?).
School.
That night Sister Castle set up,
Wednesday engaged in my school as usual--
In the evening there was a prayer meeting at the
In the morning, § also yesterday morning Miki came 3
read with us.
Yesterday § to day I got along with my scholars
better than usual.
Succeeded in getting their attention by
allowing one to go above another if he rivaled him in his
answers.
Did so with the boys in their reading-Yesterday noon received a note from bro. Locke § his
watch requesting me to carry it to Mr. Titcomb to be repaired
§ return it by the native if I did not go myself.
As the
native returned immediately after dinner I had no time except to
write a note in return, which I did § kept the watch to be sent
by some other opportunity.
Soon after supper last evening as
there was to be a meeting at the chapel I took bro. Locke's watch
§ went to Mr. Titcomb's hoping to get an opportunity to become
acquainted with him 3 thereby try to do him good.
I went, but
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his shop was closed.
menced.
Page 15
I waited around there until meeting com
Had some little conversation with a man a sailor with
I had had conversation soon after our arrival § whom I had not
seen for several weeks.
He talked very pitifully but I am strongly
inclined to believe he is deceptive.
Went to the chapel § heard
bro. Brinsmade speak an hour giving or explaining the reason why
the savior spoke in parables.
He has commenced an expositing
of the parables every Thursday evening at the chapel.
evening was the first.
Last
The Lord fill his soul with the spirit
of him who spake the parables, 3 cause many to hear 3 believe
them to the saving of their souls.
twenty present.
Last evening but about
Walked home with Sister Marcia M. Smith.
Re
turned home much fatigued $ retired immediately--This morning studied some at the language before break
fast.
Did not breakfast until about 8 o'clock.
After breakfast
3 prayers went again to Mr. Titcomb's with bro. L.'s watch.
After waiting about fifteen minutes he came--staid with him a
short time 3 conversed with him on some general subjects in
which I made myself known to him.
The Lord grant that it may
be a forerunner of good to his soul.
3 I returned.
on our bed.
health.
It was now time for school
Returning from school at noon found bro. Bliss
Happy to find that he had so much regained his
He staid to dinner after which I wrote to bro. Lafon
by bro. Baldwin who with bro. Conde § Ives with their wives have
sailed this evening in the Heokaika (?) for Lahaina.
As Miki was going with them he called at noon to bid
us farewell.
We presented him with an old shirt collar, little
thread § few needles, paper 3 quills.
He replied "hilahilaia au"
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Page 16
(I am ashamed).
Since school 5 at supper the subject of the mind being
more or less inactive while we slept came up, also the mind's
becoming fatigued.
Since then 5 the reading of the scripture
5 prayer I have written the above.
for the week.
My school labors have closed
The Lord pardon the unfaithfulness of his servant
in this employment which has been new 5 qualify him to be an
emminent teacher of the children of this nation, especially of
preparing them for the service of Christ below 5 the enjoyment
of heaven above.
Our brethren who have left us to day I did not
get an opportunity to bid them farewell.
a singing school but shall not attend.
This evening there is
It is now 8 o'clock--
Saturday June 17
After I had written the above I commenced a letter to
Mr. Levi Rockwell of Ridgebury Ct. on a sheet with some printed
resolutions of the general meeting.
Wrote but a few lines before
I was called down stairs to hear some letters that had passed
between the king, Mr. Charleton, Jones, 5 Dudoit in relation
to the affair of the priests.
The king does not yield in the
least 5 still insists upon the Catholic priests going in the
vessel in which they came (Brig Clementine).
We were treated
also with a delicious Musk-melon of which I eat very freely.
To-day there has been no school.
Most of the morning 5 afternoon
I was engaged in completing a box which I commenced several days
ago became very tired--
As soon as I had completed it, 3 brought
it home I set about making preparations for the sabbath.
brushed shoes, bathed 5 had my hair-cut.
Shaved,
It was now supper-time,
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June 17, 1837
Page 17
after which I read my bible, Baxter's Saint's rest, § had a
sweet season of prayer.
Then went to the prayer meeting at
bro. Castle's 3 have just returned.
meeting 5 we had 6 prayers.
Bro. Frobes conducted the
To me it was a good meeting.
The
Lord grant that this may prove a help to us in our journey through
this
wilderness.
This evening sister McD. is quite unwell
3 J. is to set up with her.
The king has left in his man of
war, this afternoon, for Maui.
Bro. Green, Coan, Wilcox 3 Dr.
Andrews have been putting their things on board the vessel
expecting to leave on Monday next--0 for a preparation of
heart for the Sabbath.
Forgive all I have done amiss the
present week 0, God, 0 that I lived more as pilgrims do--as
one that had "a building of God, a house not made with hands
eternal in the heavens,"
for truly in this we groan. 0 that
I had not so many failings of my own to mourn over, that I
might have more time to mourn § pray for others.
Lord's day June 18.
"Sweet is the day of sacred rest."
This day with its privilege is about past.
The sun
is about hiding its head in the western horizon § ere the light
of day is over.
I wish to record God's dealings to my soul.
This morning I had my usual season of prayer 3 reading the
Scriptures before breakfast.
By the time we had finished break
fast § prayers the bell rang for Sabbath school (8 o'clock)
§ I made preparations to go.
The school house was crowded
with scholars 3 my soul was moved for them.
My heart longed
for the time to arrive when I could address in their own tongue
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Page 18
upon the subject of their souls eternal good-- Bro. Frobes
was present § said a few things to them.
I cried 3 would cry
0 God give me the language of the people, an ear to catch their
sounds 3 a memory to retain the
definition of their words.
And above all a heart to improve the language by conversation
§c as fast as I obtain it.
At the usual hour (9 1/2 o'clock)
we went to "ke kaipuli" 3 heard bro. Thurston preach from Iopa
21.7.
No ke aha o oia la i ka poe hewa?
wicked live"
"Wherefore do the
I could hear some of his words but could not hear
enough to understand.
There were probably 3000 present 3 I could
not but notice the attention given,
the stillness that per
vaded the assembly in contrast with what it was when the Mission
aries commenced their labors.
"What hath God wrought?"
I thought
if I could not understand the preaching myself, I could pray
3 tried to do so.--Being somewhat fatigued I did not go to the
chapel.
Spent some of the time until dinner in prayer 3 reading
the scriptures.
After dinner until Sabbath School again at 2
o'clock read with J. 3 commented upon what we read to each other
3 had a season of prayer together in the parlor.
Went to the
Sabbath school where there were none present but bro. Smith 3
myself besides the scholars.
He completed hearing the recitations
of the verses for the week 3 then questioned them upon the fifth
commandment from the Kumu Kamalii of June.
Returned home 3 J.
accompanied me to church again altho' she was not well from sit
ting up most of the night.
long from Epeko 2.8.
Bro. Anderson preached 3 was an hour
"No ka mea, e hoolaia houkou i ka lokomai-
kai ma ka manaoio; aole hoi no
oukou iko keia, he mea haaniia
mai ia e ke Akua."--There was not more than half the present
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that there was in the morning.
but a few words.-above.
June 18, 1837
Page 19
Could understand no sentences,
Have just finished my supper 5 written the
Lord bless the exercises of this day to my soul--Whether
I go to the chapel is quite doubtful.
Am much fatigued myself
§ J. is quite poor, not being able to eat any supper----
Monday June 19.
Last evening soon after writing the above retired.
Was so fatigued that sleep for some time was absent, § when I
did sleep I slept so hard that when I awaked I felt fatigued.
Have attended school all day tho' I felt little like it-so many scholars present to-day as common.
Not
In the morning 5 at
noon I was busy with little things and now since school have accomplsiehd but little in reading or anything else.
When we were
sitting down to supper we could see the vessel in which bro.
Green, Coan, Wilcox § Dr. Andrews with their wives had sailed for
Maui § Hawaii.
Have not seen to day to bid them good bye.
There
was a prayer meeting at 1 1/2 o'clock on the occasion of their
departure but I was ignorant of the fact.
Purpose this evening to attend the seamen's monthly
concert.
0 Lord meet with the few of us that may come together,
§ give us indeed a spirit of prayer for those who go down to
the sea in ships 3 do business in the great waters.
say anything, may it be that I
opened
And if I
not my mouth because
thou didst it--
Tuesday June 20.
Last evening after writing what I did walked out half
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Page 20
an hour with J. 3 visited a hut back of us which tho' small
appeared cleanly 5 neat inside § the inmates quite intelligent.
While I am writing this evening they have called on us.
with them.
J. is
Upon our return bro. Smith called § informed us
that there was to be a prayer meeting at his house to pray for
schools particularly for these islands.
J. § myself went.
Eight
only were present § we had but four prayers.
This morning was busy here 5 there § accomplished
nothing.
Attended school all day.
In the forenoon was very
languid.
Today obtained the names of my scholars 3 this evening
have made a list of them to register their presence £rc.-This evening there is a singing school but I think of attending
a prayer meeting at the Rev. Mr. Diel's.
The Lord direct my
way for me § lead me in a plain path.
Wednesday June 21.
As J. last evening was not able to go with me as I did
not know the way to Mr. Diel I went down to Dr. Judd to get siste
M.M. Smith to go with me.
She got ready § went § bro. Castle
with us--When we reached we found only five with Mr. D. assembled
however the meeting was interesting.
that was made.
Three
prayers were all
This morning soon after rising J. § myself went
out to walk § to breath CO the fresh air.
Upon returning we
had only time for our secret devotions before the bell rang
for breakfast.
After breakfast I went to reading proof-sheets,
§ soon J. assisted me by our reading alternately a verse.
This
was to kill two birds with one stone, examine the sheet, 3 learn
also to read the language.
After school 3 also since supper
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June 21, 1837
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we have read again 3 almost completed one side of a proofsheet.
This noon our assistant teacher in school came to read with
us from 1 to 2 o'clock.
He is to do so every noon.
This noon
I was called off to do some gluing to J.'s writing desk.
along with my school to day better than usual.
I got
Took our large
bell to school to call the scholars when they go out--This has
gained their attention-gaining.
Our sick Sister Bliss § McD. are
Sister Dimond for a few days has been troubled with
a diarrhea-- This evening there is a prayer meeting of the
missionaries 5 other foreigners.
Will the Lord be with us 3
pour upon us an unusual spirit of prayer for each other 3 hear
them.
Thursday June 22
Last evening instead of a prayer meeting we had preach
ing at bro. Chamberlain's by bro. Tinker--
After meeting had
a little conversation with Mr. Brinsmade about the distrubance
among the foreigners.
J. did not go out with me § when I returned
found she had been vomiting.
She rested however very well 3 this
morning arose quite comfortable.
Soon after rising § before
breakfast we took quite a walk---After breakfast 5 completing a proof sheet J. 3 myself
went to examine a place with Dr. Judd which is to try to get
for us.
It is now occupied by bro. Gulick.
small douby 5 was built by a native.
The house is a
The situation however
is very pleasant-Since school this afternoon I have been to Mr. Tit
comb for bro. Locke's watch § had a little conversation with
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him.
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After supper received a note from bro. L. § have just
answered it.
Bro. Castle has called for me to go to the lecture
of Mr. Brinsmade at the Chapel § I am now going--0 Lord go with
Saturday June 24
Thursday evening accompanied bro. Castle to the Chapel
§ heard Mr. B. preach from Luke parable of the lost sheep.
He
preached very well 3 pointed-Yesterday attended to my school as usual.
the singing school.
Many were present.
In the evening attended
Before going to sing
ing school went with J. to walk some distance back 5 called at a
house where several were gathered together.
a few words.
at Dr. Judd's.
Had time to say but
In the evening J. attended a female prayer meeting
Today there has been no school.
Spent the fore
noon in company with J. in examing (!) proof sheets.
noon read some native with a native.
This after
Went to see Titcomb the
watch maker, 5 said a few words to him about his soul 3 J. went
out to call on natives.
Am now to start for our Saturday evening
prayer meeting, at bro. Castle's--0 Lord be in our midst to
quicken us 5 to pour upon us a spirit of prayer.
unwell § cannot accompany me.
J. is rather
0 Lord be with her spirit 3
prepare us both for the Sabbath.
Lord's day June 25.
While I take my pen this evening I feel only like
writing bitter things against myself.
God grant that I may never
feel again as I have done this evening in some respects--
Felt
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June 25, 1837
like giving up all hope that I was a Christian.
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Did endeavor
to give myself away as if I had been an impenitent Sinner all
my days, felt some as if such was the fact.
The things that
led me to think thus was my want of love for secret prayer-unfaithfulness since I had been on the Is.
The little, or
comparatively no progress in the language--broken vows to my
companion--when I promissed to labor for her holiness, use
fulness 3 happiness these § numberless others together with
my bodily infirmities almost drove me to despair.
all my broken vows to my God pressed upon me.
But above
Ingratitude,
hatred of enemies, jealously, pride (thought I never did any
thing for God that was not mixed with pride)--foolish talking,
3 jesting, ill words, profanition of the Sabbath, want of love
for other souls, 3 of Christian charity.
The catalogue is
almost without number.-- Immediately upon rising from supper
I retired to my praying house (the Bathing house) 3 poured out
my complaints into the ear of him who has said "cast thy burdens
upon the Lord § he shall sustain thee".
I think I came away
in some measure-released of my burden.
This morning, before breakfast, my season of prayer
was short 3 after breakfast I had only time to get ready for
Sabbath school before the bell rang-understood nothing.
Went to the school but
Went also to the church but was in like
predicament yea, I thought I did not understand as much as I
did weeks ago.
Mr. Thurston preached from Job 17.9, "The righteous
also shall hold on his way 3 he that hath clean hands shall be
stronger 3 stronger."
in an unknown tongue.
His preaching was native 3 to me it was
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June 25, 1837
Page 24
Shortly after our return from the native church we
went to the Chapel § heard Mr. Diel from Luke 11.28, "Blessed
are they that hear the word of God § that keep it".
the motives to keep the word of God--
Some of
Upon our return J. laid
herself down upon the bed, § did not go down to dinner.
season (short indeed) of prayer at noon.
Had a
At 2 o'clock went
to Sabbath school again but did not comprehend a single sentence.
I thought I felt a little for their souls, but if I had had the
language perhaps I should not cared for them
in the least.
Soon after this had closed the bell rang again for afternoon
service.
Mr. Lyons preached § J. understood all the sermon.
I did not a single sentence.
This probably set me a going.
felt felt like giving up in despair.
I
I felt as if I had made
an effort to get the language but they had been fruitless 5 I
almost took it for a token that I ought to have staid at home
or that I ought to return—
Soon as we came from church supper was ready but I
eat little § only a little--after supper retired to pray as stated
above.
o'clock.
Since then have written the above, § it is now 7 3/4
Being much exhausted shall not go to the chapel this
evening but shall retire early.
It would be a matter of rejoicing
if I had become fatigued in doing good but I have no such conslation to sustain my spirit while my body withers under fatigue.
The Lord pardon his unworthy servant in this § every other thing
§ prepare me for the duties of the week now before me.....
Monday June 26.
Retired last evening early § felt much refreshed this
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After a season of prayer walked some distance back which
exercised me considerable.
After breakfast we all listened to
a letter written by Mr. Brinsmade published in the Sandwich
Island Gazette of Saturday.
It occupied two pages of the paper,
§ was mostly made up of a statement of facts.
The object was
to prove that the chiefs had a right to send away the Jesuits
(Bachelot § Short).
His statements are invincible.
Some are
for closing the contest, as I learned when down town this after
noon.
Before going to school looked over my lessons some--At
noon did the same.
After school while thinking of my progress in the lang
uage felt very bad § my feelings arose to a very high pitch.
I went with my burden to the Lord 3 rolled it upon him 3 returned
much relieved--
Wrote a note to bro. Locke before this in answer
to one received by Dr. Judd.
Smith--
Went down town with the Sisters
Soon after my return went to the monthly concert for
slaves, at bro. Chamberlain's.
Heard an interesting letter
read by bro. Castle from a man in the West Indies to Garret Smith
printed in "The Friend of man"--
Yesterday about the time of
the meeting being dismissed we saw the schooner going out pur
porting to be going after a man of war.
Tuesday June 27.
This morning soon after rising I went over to the native
prayer meeting but could not understand a word.
Immediately
after breakfast we went to studying out our lessons.
dinner did the same.
Soon after
After school this evening went to examing (!)
a proof sheet of 12 pages of the testament-- Work at it until
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June 27, 1837
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supper time--after supper went out to walk with J. § we visited
several native houses on the side hill.
those who read the bible--
Generally they were
There were two foreign ladies here
to supper, little or indeed, at the table, no religion was spoken
of.
Fearful I shall do the foreigners little good if I do thus.
The Lord guide us in relation to associating with them.
Returned
from our visiting about eight o'clock § since then I have com
pleted the proof sheet.
J. has gone to watch with sister Bliss.
My seasons of prayer to day have been as usual.
so full this afternoon.
My school not
It is now 9 1/2 o'clock § shall retire
being much fatigued.
My note to Bro. L. did not
Thursday June 29.
Yesterday morning early the man who was going to
Waialua called § took my note to bro. Locke- Yesterday § to day we have had no one to read the language with
us--Our time between schools has been taken up with studying
out our lessons.
About dark last evening we took a walk of
some distance towards Mauka.
Saw one of my scholars § his parents
In the evening attended the regular Wednesday evening at Mr.
Chamberlain's, § heard bro. Forbes preach from Luke 8.16.
The
sermon was good but I did not enjoy it much being exceedingly
faitgued.
After my return I took a bathe § retired--
This
morning did not arise but a few minutes before six o'clock.
Before school in the morning, 3 at noon studied the language.
Since school have written to bro. Ives--Bro. Biship § Bro. Smith
3 wife were here to supper--
This morning the brethren were
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June 29, 1837
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called together at Mr. Chamberlain's to consult whether it was
best for the brethren to go in the Brig to Hawaii as they had
learned that Mr. French was going with his concubine (a native)
in the same cabin.
The brethren thought it would be counten-
anceing (?) his manner of life to go with him § refused to go
3 communicated this to Mr. F. 3 he with drew his purpose of
going § acknowled (!) that we were consistant 5 that he was
wrong--
The brig is expected to sail to morrow 5 the brethren
are going.
Thurston, Forbes, Lyons, § their associates Van
Duzee § Knapp.
Bro. Bishop also goes with them--But it is time
I was going to the Chapel.
9 1/2 o'clock
Did not attend the meeting at the chapel but
spent the evening in writing letters to bro. Rogers § Chamber
lain to notify them of their appointments by the meeting of
the Hawaiian Association of Teachers held May 26, 1837.
Saturday sun set July 1, 1837.
Yesterday morning soon after breakfast walked to
different neighbors to § from until school time (having walked
some ways before breakfast), in distributing some tamarinds
which we had opened.
We distributed more than half of them--
Went to school with out looking at my lessons, but
got along very well as some of my lessons had been read by other
classes before.
At noon read some but
thought
I did not
improve any, but on the contrary, that my skill in reading was
retrograding.
Went to school with a heavy heart, however, I
got along as well as common, 3 kept my scholars interested very
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After supper went out with J. § called into several
native houses on our way to call upon Daniela Kaniua 3 his wife
Kekualoa who is now sitting by my side having come to return
the call.
They are inferior chiefs.
When we got to their dwel
ling, they were eating, sitting upon the floor on mat eating
poi 3 fish with their fingers.
thanks.
When they had done they returned
They both are members of the church.
As we were leaving
they offered us four mats valued at 2 5 $ apiece but as we had
no house we refused to accept of them--
Soon after we had returned
home, J. went down to Mr. Tinker's to a female prayer meeting.
I accompanied her § staid with bro. T. while they were in meeting—
This morning did not arise quite as early as common
but had my season of reading 3 praying before breakfast.
Soon
after breakfast penned a letter to bro. Lafon at Wailuku.
After
this pumped some water for J. to bathe--she having been washing.
After this wrote also to bro. Conde at Lahaina--
It was now
noon § J. 3 myself retired to the bath house for prayer.
dinner bathed myself shaved §c.
After
By this time bell rang for a
prayer meeting at the departure of those who were to leave this
afternoon in the Brig Harieta.
3 Bro. Smith made them.
We had two prayers.
We then bid them farewell.
Bro. Lyons
Mr. Thur
ston's family, Forbes, Lyons, Van Duzee § Knapp, with their
effects had already gone to the vessel.
o'clock.
They left about five
Gave my letters to Bro. Van Duzee, for Rogers, Ives,
Lafon 3 Conde.
Returned home to read, or heard read the Gazette which
contained several pieces hostile to Mr. B. of last week.
this had a sweet
season of perusing the word 5 of prayer.
After
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May I not only read 3 pray but live--While I have been writing
the foregoing J. has been conversing with Kekualoa about doing
good--she has just gone.
It is now dark
I must stop.
Lord's day July 2.
Last evening soon after penning the above I went over
to Bro Castle's room 3 J. accompanied me.
Only six of us present.
Bro. Chamberlain gave us a little of his experience-This morning arose about 5 o'clock § had my usual
season of prayer in the bathing house which was very sweet.
Breakfast § prayers did not come on until after 7 o'clock.
Soon
as these were over the bell rang for Sabbath school 3 I went.
Said nothing, nor understood any thing.
Went to the native
church § heard bro. Bingham preach from Galatia 3.26.
"No ka
mea, he poe keiki oukou a pau na ke Akua ma no manario ia Kristo
Jesu."
He preached plainly for others but to me it was "Aole
Maopopo".
After went 3 heard Mr. Diel in English from Rom. 8.34.
"Who is he that condemneth?
It is Christ that died yea rather,
that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also
maketh intercession for us".
By the time I had returned I was much fatigued.
not go to the Sabbath school in the afternoon.
Did
J. 3 myself read
together Solomon's Songs, 3 also prayed together.
We then went
again to the native church Mr. Bingham preach from 2 Koimeto
6.16-18.
na kii?
"Pehea hoi e ka liki ai ka luakini o ke Akua me ko
noka mea, o oukou ka luakini o ke Akua oia; e like
me ka ke Akua i olelo mai ai, E noho pu auanei au me lakou, a
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owau au a nei ko lakou Akua, a o lakou hoi au a
nei kou poe kanaka.
Nolailu, ke i mai la ka Haku, E hele mai oukou mai loko
mai o lakou, i kaauale oukou; mai hoopa a ku hoi i ka mea hau
mia, a e hookipa mai au ia oukou,
A e lilo no au i Makua no oukou a e lilo mai hoi oukou
i poe keiki kane ai poe kai kamahine na'u wahi a ka Kahu nuana".
Mr. B was quite slow this afternoon § acted some as if he had
not studied his sermon.
After the service several children were baptized-This evening the Chapel church celebrate the Lord's supper.
Should I not be too tired I shall go.
The Lord prepare me for
those exercises.
Monday July 3.
Attended those exercises last evening 3 enjoyed them very
much.
J. accompanied me, 3 enjoyed them also.
preached a short sermon from Cor. 11.26.
of me".
Bro. Tinker
"This do in remembrance
Bro. Diel asked the blessing at the breaking of bread
3 Bro. Smith at the distribution of the cup.
While the wine
was being handed round bro. S. made some remarks to the im
penitent.
Mr. T. who sat behind me appeared to feel some I
thought--I handed him the hymn book § pointed out this verse,
"0 that all the blind but knew him
And would be advised by me
Surely they would hasten to him
He would cause them all to see."
This morning arose much refreshed from my night's rest § had
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3, 1837
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a sweet season in the bathing house, pleading for a world's
conversion.
After breakfast 3 prayers, went down to call on
Mr. Titcomb.
Saw him § was introduced to a Mr. Rich who is
cultivating silk worms on Kauai.
He returns the latter part
of this week 5 has promised to take letters to Bro. Johnson,
or others.
About ten o'clock bro. McD. went in company with
Dr. Judd 5 his family to Ewa, expecting to proceed to Waialua
to morrow.
Dr. Judd expects to be gone six, or eight weeks.
Bro. McD. returns Wednesday or Thursday.
erred in leaving his wife.
Most of us think he
My school to-day has been as usual.
J. visited Mrs. Smith this afternoon § went there after school
§ took supper.
We returned about sun set 5 soon Kapiolani of
Hawaii called upon us a few minutes.
§ is called a mother in Israel.
we had our seasons of prayer.
Six prayers were made.
before his death.
She is an excellent chief
Before going to the meeting
Bro. Smith conducted the meeting.
Bro. Diel read a letter written just
It was very interesting.
Sixteen of us were
present--To me it was an interesting meeting.
us many such in these far distant isles- -
The Lord grant
The weather is warm
but it suits me very well--
Tuesday July 4.
This has been the 6lst anniversary of American independance § the foreigners have obesrved it in these distant
Isles.
But how can one whose heart throbs with benevolence,
especially for the oppressed, boast of american freedom when
so many slaves are held in bondage 3 it is allowed in the very
seat of government.
Rather than rejoice we ought to weep for
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our beloved country § pray
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to the God of vengance to turn from
the fierceness of his anger which threatens to destroy the land
of our fathers.
This morning before school I called on bro. Chamberlain
about a house, I got but little, or no information.
While con
versing upon the subject Mr. Brinsmade came in to make some
enquiries about the former catholics.
as usual.
School to day has been
Read but little native to day.
out with J.
Bro. Castle has called upon me to go to bro. Diel's
to a prayer meeting.
I did not go--wished to read a proof sheet
handed in to me to-day § to write-to send home.
This evening walked
J. has commenced a journal
I hope to commence one myself ere long.
Bro.
Castle spoke this evening of Sister C. his wife being almost
sick waiting upon Sister Bliss § her child--
Thursday July 6.
Yesterday noon completed the proof sheet handed to
us the day before.
After school yesterday afternoon went to
see bro. Chamberlain about a place to live.
will build for us.
He thinks they
If so we shall have to content ourselves
where we are some time.
0 Lord give us a submissive spirit.
We feel as if we were intruders 3 it is unpleasant.
However,
they (bro. D. § his wife) appear very kind to us--When I returned
found Kinau § her husband Kekuanoa.
They were quite familiar.
I could not not (!) talk to them however.
out D. Kaniau § his wife called.
When meeting was
Soon Mr. Brinsmade came §
he with the governor § Kinau staid to supper.
was here to dinner.
At noon bro. Emerson
He 3 bro. McD. arrived just before.
bro. B. I received a line from bro. Locke.
By
At dinner Sister
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McD. sat with us, which was the first time she had been down
stairs since she was confined.
She now comes to every meal.
In the evening there was a prayer meeting at bro. C.
Mr. Bingham conducted it 3 read an obituary notice of Mr. Edwin
Stevens of China.
This morning immediately after breakfast as usual went
to work at the language.
Studied until school time.
bro. Hall § Tinker were here to dinner.
At noon
Their families have
gone into the valleys back about five miles.
Bro. T. said some
thing to us about building there § giving up his house here to
us--After this commenced a letter to bro. Johnson 3 since
school have finished it.
Purpose to send it by Mr. Peck.
for the first time I have pepehu one of my haumana.
To-day
Yesterday
was the seventh anniversary day of my conversion or about that
day I thought I experienced a change.
Today we have been re
membered in the prayers of our reinforcement.
vain.
May it not be
This evening I purpose to attend Mr. Brinsmade's exposition
of the parables.
It is dark § I must stop.
Friday July 7
Another week's labor in school is completed.
But
what have I done to elevate the character of this people.
little as yet of their language have I obtained.
How
How little
do I feel interested in them from the fact that I am not able
to converse with them and thus get my soul inlisted in their
welfare both for time 3 for eternity.
Lord I pray that that (!)
thou wouldst give the language not the gift of tongues, but
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1837
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a disposition to converse more, § acquire their mode of expression
§ thought, 5 may I speedily be prepared to preach, talk § pray
with the natives.
Last evening J. § myself went to the chapel
to hear Mr. Brinsmade.
His subject was a certain king having
talents with his people § going into a far country.
Some things
he said I thought were much ought of the way--However the Lord
grant his blessing upon his labors.
This morning before break
fast went down to Ladd ofc. store to take a letter for Mr. Peck
to take to bro. Johnson on Kauai.
After breakfast exercised a
little by making a handle to bro. Dimon's hammer.
school but felt very faint all the forenoon.
little or nothing.
Went to
At noon accomplished
Cut bro. Bliss's hair.
This afternoon was forced to punish some of my scholars.
Bro. Smith goes to morrow to Ewa for the purpose of preaching
there on the Sabbath.
We have no sabbath school.
This evening
J. ^ myself have commenced to read the testament through in
native tongue.
For twenty four hours back I have [felt] very bad about
staying at bro. D's but as it cannot be helped I will submit to
still trouble them.
Help them to bear with patience our staying
with them some longer, or until we get a habitation for ourselves.
Am now going out with J.
Saturday July 8.
In our visits last evening called on our assistant
teacher Kaiu.
When we returned I commenced a letter to bro.
Munn, but bro. Castle calling on us I did not write any more.
Bro. Castle appears to be taking a very bold stand in almost
every [thing]--Glad to see it--
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Today we have had no school--soon after breakfast I visited
the Depository 3 got 2 quires paper 3 2 doz. steel pens-After this I read to J. in the Christian library on the Improve
ment of mankind (?) by T. Dick.
About noon pumped some water
for bathing 3 immediately after dinner bathed 3 shaved § made
preparation for the Sabbath.
Spent some time in reading the
same as in the forenoon, § also in reading in the Hawaiian Testa
ment .
Since supper we have been out to visit again.
This the morning when we first got up heard a gun §
soon after looking discovered a vessel coming.
I immediately
concluded it was a man of war, 3 it has since proved to be the
sloop of war Sulphur an English flagg on an exploring tour.
She came from St. Abas 3 has brought papers from England as
late as Mar. 6th 3 four the United States still later.
has 28 guns, 3 is now at anchor-our down town affair probably-eigners rejoice much.
She
She will do something about
Her arrival has made the for
To day Mr. Bachelot has come out in the
Gazette--Next week Mr. Brinsmade comes out again.
The Lord
give him wisdom, 3 will he take the ruins of government into
his own hands.
Let not the mind of the commander of this fleet
of 120 men be swayed by Mr. Charlton with whom he appears to be
very intimate---Bro. Smith has gone this afternoon to Ewa to preach
to morrow.
The Lord grant him much of his spirit--Prepare us
all for the duties of to morrow § accompany thine own truth
by thine own comnipotent spirit.
fatigued.
This evening I feel much
The Lord strengthen me in body § in soul--
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Starr Cooke
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8,
1837
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Have been much interested to day in reading what I recorded a
year ago to-day, of a visit to D. from Wilton, § from D. to
New Milford, Woodbury 3 Middlebury.
The latter places I visited
with father whom I shall never more behold in this tabernacle
of clay.
Grant 0 Lord that I may meet all my friends in thy
kingdom.
183? July 10.
The
minds of our brethren § sisters are much excited
about the proceedings of things down town.
This morning about
10 o'clock a french man of war, of 58 guns anchored outside the
harbor.
Yesterday the English came into the inner.
This morn
ing soon after breakfast bro. Bingham was sent for by the chiefs
to interpret for them as they were to have an interview with
the Officers of the English man of war--
They had not been
together long before the french officers came also.
rumors are in circulation.
Various
The Clementine has rasied an english
flagg, but the Jesuists are still on board, and the chiefs are
determined to fire upon them if they attempt to put them on shoreWhat the result will be the Lord only knows.
The chiefs are
determined while they do rule to have the supreme control-Mr. Bingham has been all day without any thing to eat--£j this even
ing has three letters to translate.
The[y] threatened to blockade
the harbor, but since then a vessel has gone out § now one is
coming in, but she has run aground 3 is now fast but a little
ways from land-The Lord order all things in mercy for us this nation § all con
cerned--
Make enemies friends, § sinners, saints.
Yesterday
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I enjoyed myself very well.
10,
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We had no Sabbath school.
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In the
morning bro. Bingham made a few remarks § read two letters from
the Mission among the Indians of the rocky mountains--Some of
them he translated into hawaiian for the congregation.
After
this went to the chapel § heard bro. Andrews preach a very solemn
sermon from Eccl. 8.11 Because sentence §c.
In the afternoon
he preached in the native church from John 15.16.
with sore eyes
3 did not go out in the evening.
been able to read to-day.
Was troubled
Have scarcely
This evening have had another proof
sheet handed to us to examine.
This evening there is to be
a monthly concert of prayer for sabbath schools.
Tuesday July 11.
Last evening after writing the foregoing J. § myself
walked down to the sea side to see the schooner that had got
aground.
While we were there the Clementine went out.
reported that she has gone for the king.
a few moments at bro. Andrews's.
Lahainaluna.
go with them.
It is
On our return called
They are anxious to get to
When they go it is probable that bro. McD. will
J. returned home § I proceeded to bro. Chamber
lain's to the meeting.
There were only bro. Chamberlain § bro.
Castle with their wives, bro. Andrews, Bliss, Dimond § myself.
Bro. A. conducted the meeting---Heard last night that the Catholics were placed upon shore.
Mr. Charlton defended them with his sword---To day it has been very still.
was gotten off
brought into the harbor.
the English man of war.
This morning that vessel
She was a tender of
The french man of war proves to be a
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58 gun ship, draws 24 feet water, § about 2000 tons burden-She is not able to get into the inner harbor-- This evening we
have been out to supper to bro. Chamberlain’s.
Today besides
getting out our lessons we have read proofs of the testament.
Thursday July 13
Yesterday morning before going to school J. 3 myself
walked out a little distance 3 called on a chief who presented
us with ka ipuala (a musk melon) which we eat by the way---At noon I studied some, § we read proof sheet--after supper took
my bedstead which bro. Gulick made use of when here, 3 carried
it to bro. Chamberlain's --In the evening attended the meeting
at bro. Chamberlain's which was conducted by bro. Brinsmade who
made some remarks from John 16th.
He remarked that it was very
apparent to him that all this opposition against the government
was on account of the missionaries.
After meeting a native
came in from Waialua who brought several letters from the
brethren § sisters there.
One for myself from bro. Locke which
I answered this morning by the same man, also sent one to bro.
Judd.
This morning not feeling much like studying § seeing
bro. Smith going by in a wagon I went out § rode down with
him to his buildings.
He is going to have a very pleasant place
for his house § for his Halekula.
them finely.
He is getting along with
By the time we returned it was school time.
Learned from him that two of the British sailors went up to
punch bowl hill 3 pluged up two cannon placed there § that they
were caught § confined.
The king has not yet come from Maui
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but is expected daily.
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My school to day has [been] very pleasant.
J. ^ myself went out to day a short time after school-- This
evening bro. Brinsmade lectures but I shall remain at home to
read proofs.
Saturday July 15.
Thursday completed reading another proof--Next morning
a small schooner came in 3 I went down to see if we had any letters.
Learned that bro. Brinsmade did not lecture the evening before
on account of being afflicted with rheumatism.
was from the coast but from Maui last.
The schooner
Brought intelligence that
the king had waited to send for Gov. Adams at Kailua 5 bring
him with.
morning.
Last evening the Clementine returned--^ came in this
Last evening a few of the sisters had a prayer meeting
here, we also had a call from Capt. Peck 5 bro. Castle--Yesterday
Mr. Smith gave out Ke Kumu Kamilii.
This morning I worked at
the bench all the forenoon § at pumping
fatigued.
This afternoon have read §c.
sea shore before supper.
became exceedingly
Walked down upon the
This afternoon the Brig Victoria has
come in from Maui, 3 I have just received a note from bro. Lafon.
It contains a Manao hou.
That if certain things take place in
7 or 8 years, 3 we ought to expect it, it may be our duty to
go to some other field.
Lord grant me 5 others faith to ac
complish as much as he has laid out 3 even more--Prepare me for
the sabbath.
Sunday July 16
This has been a sweet day to my soul--a foretaste of
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the rest that remaineth for the people of God.
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Last evening
we had an interesting prayer meeting at bro. Castle conducted
by bro. McD.
His prayers were made by bro. Chamberlain bro.
Castle, Dimond, McD. 3 myself.
This morning I arose about five o'clock much fatigued
from same dreams that I had during the night.
However I had my
usual season of prayer before breakfast, 3 led at the family
altar after breakfast.
bath school 5 I went.
the boys strait.
Soon after this the bell rang for Sab
Did nothing there but assist in keeping
Could understand nothing comparatively.
In
the morning bro. Andrews preached in the native church from
Joba 20.6.
"Ke laua kila a na o ke poe hewa, pokole ia, a
ka lealea o ke Hookama ni ke kekona wale."
The sermon was very
short for he had engaged to preach at the Chapel, bro. Diel being
sick.
After this service we went down to the Chapel 3 took bro.
B.'s children with us.
Bro. A. preached from Prov. 15.3.
"The
eyes of the Lord are in every place beholding the evil 3 the good
Proved that God was every where 1st because he upheld all things,
2nd Governed all things 3 3rd Would judge the lower.
II.
The objects of his omniscience--bad 3 evil doings.
This was evident 1st From the love that he manifested for holi
ness, 2nd his hatred towards sin, 3rd The rewards he had promised
to the righteous § 4th the threatening against the doers of
evil.
He was solemn 3 his preaching I trust was profitable.
May I keep in mind that God sees me 3 act accordingly....
After returning 3 dinner, J. 3 myself had a season
of prayer in the bathing house.
again where I saw Sisters Smith.
At 2 o'clock I went to S.S.
At 4 o'clock Mr. Bingham preach
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from 2 cor. 4.6-10.
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particularly the "pauku, "Ia ma kou no keia
uaiuai iloko o na ipu lepo, i ikea ka mana nui, no ke Akua ia
aole no makou".
I understood more of the sermon than in all
the native preaching I have heard since I have been here.
Soon after this service we had supper 5 after supper
J. 3 myself sung a considerable § read some-This evening we do not go out.
is past.
Thus another Sabbath
0 may its affects follow me through the week.
0 to
increase in love for the souls of this people § in holiness day
by day, week by week, month by month, § year by year.
Monday July 17.
Have just read a letter from bro. Bailey.
to have his soul interested in this people.
He appears
0 that mine were!
0 Lord why am I so indifferent to the welfare of souls of these
dying heathen.
It may be that I do not get this language any
faster because I care nothing about them.
God knows.
0 Lord
reach me 5 make me a laborer indeed among these heathen souls-Realize to me the shortness of time, the certainty of death 5
of Judgment also-This morning Kinau sent word to Mr. Bingham that the king had
written to her that he stood on the same firm rock with herself.
All the chiefs are expecting to visit Honolulu at this critical
period.
A vessel has gone round the Island for food which prevents
bro. Andrews 3 McDonald from going to Lahaina.
School to-day
has been as usual--made some attempt to write the language.
This
evening a prayer meeting at bro. Smith's to pray for the schools
of the S .I.
Will the Lord meet with us by his spirit.
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Tuesday July 18
Have just returned from a short visit to Mr. Diel's.
Did not go until after school--bro.
Diamond were there also.
§ sister McD. 3 bro. § sister
Heard that a party § ball was at Mr.
Dudoit's last night 3 Mrs. Little 3 Swain professors of religion
attended.
0 how greatly will it wound the cause of the Redeemer-
0 how often do I wound him myself § then he is wounded in the
house of his friends.
Before we returned we went to see bro. Smith situation.
Last evening attended the monthly prayer meeting for the schools
on the Islands at bro. Smith's.
Bro. Andrews led the meeting
§ made some very sensible remarks.
Said we ought to endeavor
to cultivate a conscience in our pupils § to let all our instruc
tions have a moral bearing.
no good.
Without it learning would do them
He also said that to tell them they ought to love §
obey God because God made them was not the thing because they
were not sure of a thing because they made it.
But to tell them
how God took care of them, fed § clothed them this would make
some impression.
think.
He said, by all means, try to get them to
Returning home we saw quite a bright rainbow made from
the refraction of the rays of the moon.
It was something I had
never seen before.
Today my school has been as usual--made some prepar
ations for "Hoiki" to morrow forenoon.
the week.
No school the rest of
At noon had another letter from bro. Locke § J. one
from Sister Emerson.
Sister E. has 14 in her family; § daily
expects another---I found to-day that I could catch now 3 then a word of native
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from Mr. Smith § others.
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I would bless the Lord for these feeble
indications that the language is attainable by me, yes even by
me dull as I am to learn any thing of it.
0 to be able to preach
Christ to them.
Wednesday July 19
This morning immediately after breakfast began § made
preparations for Hoiki.
About 9 1/2 o'clock the children were
together § we commenced hearing them read §c. each his or her
own class 5 continued doing so about two hours when we were dis
missed § several other schools came § were examined.
It was
quite pleasant--225 hamana under us six Kumu--Have visited the
valley to day or this afternoon, but the bell has rung § I must
go to meeting.
Thursday July 20
Attended the meeting last evening which was conducted
by bro. Smith.
He read the 37th psalm § made a few remarks.
Yesterday morning about 9 o'clock bro. McD. § wife
went to the valley back of Punihou, § bro. Smith's native drove
back the horse, 3 after dinner J. 3 myself took the horse 3 went
out to them 3 spent most of the afternoon.
We found them in a
doby house put up by the mission in the large yard, laid out
3 almost fenced with a large wall of lava, for a boarding school.
Most of the stones were drawn there for the school house.
Quite
a wide tract extending down to the sea was given to Mr. B. §
now is considered as belonging to the Mission, by Kamahamaha.
Bro. B. has a house there 3 men who cultivate Kalo for him.
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There is a large spring there which furnishes water sufficient
to water it if kalo should cover it.
would grow there very well.
and 40 rods in width.
Without the spring things
This tract is about a mile in length
It looks like a beautiful situation.
We went back into the valley about a mile.
We were accompanied
by bro. McD.'s native (Eleele) 5 two native boys--The valley
is called Manoa.
We left our wives with the stuff
pali which was covered with lava § high grass.
went up the
In some places
it was almost perpendicular, averaging an angle of 45 degrees
or less.
We went most of tie way by clinging to the grass.
If
we had lost our balance there would have been great danger of
going to the bottom.
But the same hand that always has sustained
us, did the same there.
not the highest.
We arrived at one of the summits but
I-twas all of 500 feet perhaps 800 or 1000.
The prospect was great.
We were nearly half an hour ascending.
Coming down was almost as fatiguing as going up, but not so long
a time.
We descended in one of the water gutters which was dry.
It was mostly lava decomposing § had much the appearance of sand.
It filled our shoes.
much fatigued.
When we had reached the bottom we were
After sitting a short time 5 eating some green
Ko ("Sugar cane") we harnessed our horse 5 started for home.
As it was a little descending we rode, four of us, most of the
way.
The natives walked.
Soon after we reached home bro. §
sister Dimond went out to Mr. Johnstone's to supper § after chang
ing our apparel eat supper by ourselves which we enjoyed very much
after our fatigue.
I spoiled it for myself by
eating too much.
This morning soon after breakfast J. § myself went over to bro.
Chamberlain's 3 got some cambric to cover an umbrella.
I went
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into the work shop to work at my wash stand that I had commenced.
I worked most of the forenoon § she staid § made a visit to the
two Sisters' Smith.
She nearly completed the umbrella but it
[was] to large § had to be done over again.
During the forenoon
the King arrived in his man of war § several small vessels from
Maui.
Bro. Bishop came down in one of them § brought a letter
to me from bro. Conde 3 Ives each of them.
As bro. B. thought
some of going home to Ewa in a canoe J. was anxious that we
should accompany him home.
He took dinner with us here at bro.
Dimond's § after dinner concluded he would get a horse here §
go home on horse back, and as he would have to send a canoe for
his things to morrow he said we could go in that-is now to do thus.
Our calculation
At 2 o'clock we received notice that there
would be a prayer meeting at bro. Bingham's to pray especially
for this nation--
There were but a few of us here to meet but
we met 3 had four prayers.
The rest of the afternoon J. 3 myself
were both occupied in completing our umbrella.
At supper we
were alone, bro. D. § wife § bro. McD. § wife having gone to
bro. Smith's to supper.
This evening J. 5 myself had our season of prayer
together.
Since then I have been writing the above.
Tomorrow there will probably be some intercourse between
the Officers of the man of war § the king.
Great efforts will
be made without doubt to get him to drink but, bro. Baldwin wrote
bro. Bingham that he told him he should not drink.
he will undoubtedly lose his kingdom.
chiefs wisdom.
If he should,
The Lord give him 3 his
Should I not go to Ewa I should like to witness
the transactions of the morrow as David's brother said of him
I should like to go down to see the battle.
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Friday July 21
This morning soon after breakfast I went § worked a
while at my stand.
I then returned home 3 after mending one
of bro. Diamond's trough's that I broke last Saturday.
I com
menced a letter to bro. Munn § wrote three pages which took me
about 3 hours.
While I was writing about 11 o'clock bro. Bingham
3 Chamberlain came along § called for bro. McDonald, on their
way to see the king § the officers of the man of war 3 the consuls
After completing my letter to bro. M. § bathing I examined a
proof sheet before supper.
Bro. Andrews' wife 3 her children have spent the
afternoon here § bro. Andrews came to supper having acted as
interpreter for the chiefs §c.
The king still insists that the catholics shall go
in the vessel that they came in, or in another immediately §
that they shall not remain-They (the consuls) would not allow Mr. Bingham to
interpret.
He was there but they insulted him § charged him
with all this affair § it was with difficulty they could keep
their hands off of him-sent for bro. A.
While we were at supper, the king
Bro. B. § C. returned together while we were
at supper--They adjourned their interview until to morrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
After supper withdrew from the company to
read the bible 3 to pray § was blest in so doing.
Am now going
out to call on Mrs. Ladd.
Monday July 24.
Did not go to Mrs. Ladd's as I expected.
Called a
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few moments on Mr. Bingham 3 then went to singing school.
Saturday morning we were informed that a canoe had come to take
us to Ewa.
We immediately began to make preparations 5 were
ready to go about 10 o'clock.
We went to the canoe but were
obliged to wait at Mr. Ladd's store until after 12 o'clock.
While we were there we understood from Mr. Conklin that Mrs.
Swain wished to go § sent word that she could go with us.
accepted the opportunity 3 was soon at the store.
She
We embarked
on board a canoe owned by Mr. Bishop 3 managed by four kanakas
about 12 o'clock 5 arrived at bro. Bishop between 4 5 5 o'clock.
The tide not being high we had to go outside the reef.
somewhat timerous in the broad sea in a little canoe.
I felt
However
a voyage was safe, 5 pleasant, 3 attended with but little fatigue.
We found bro. B. 3 his wife well, 3 pleased to see us.
Saturday
evening bro. B. had a meeting in his study for the examination
of candidates for admission to his church.
Some gave very satis
factory evidence that they had passed from death unto life-especially quite an old man, who was wicked in the extreme.
Was used to poisoning people 3 praying them to death 5 almost
everything that could be thought of.
Bro. B.'s study is quite
a good sized room 3 is separate from his house.
Attached to
his study is a spare room with a bed which was occupied by
myself 5 Mrs. C.
The room equals in size his study.
is one story, 3 built of doubies.
It has four rooms.
His house
The first
which was occupied as a sitting room while we were there, is
the study of Sereno 5 Henry Swain 3 also their lodging room.
This is on the south end of the house.
as a bed-room by Mr. 3 Mrs. B.
The next room is occupied
The next is the sitting room
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but had just been painted § was not used.
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The next was the
dining room § the room where Mrs. B. receives the natives.
The three former rooms with the yard was tabued to the natives.
On beyond this fourth room was quite a long kitchen.
The whole
of the house is built on a bank but a little distance from the
river.
The river is part fresh 3 part salt water, § runs by
the east side of the house.
The church is built on the West
side about 40 rods from the dwelling house 3 is on a hill at
least 60 feet high.
It is built of dobies § has a thatched roof
About 100 feet long 3 40 wide.
It has five large windows on
each side, § two doors which are but a little way from the West
end § in which the pulpit is placed.
There are two windows
on each side of the pulpit, § in the other end there are doors
immediately opposite to them.
way.
A doby schoolhouse is now under
This station was first taken by bro. Smith.
been there only one year--
Bro. B. has
It is a delightful situation as is
almost entirely surrounded with vegitation.
It is considerable
cooler than this station 3 the natives are pleasant.
The
church has only 35 members, about 20 are about to join.
Saturday evening Mrs. S. § Mrs. C. § myself went into
his examination meeting.
than usual.
I thought I could understand more
Sabbath morning after a sweet night's rest I rose
betimes § had a season of prayer with J. 3 another by myself
before breakfast.
After breakfast led at the family altar.
Services were to commence at 9 o'c. 3 before that Sister B. had
a sabbath school of children.
Just before it closed I made a
few remarks which were interpreted by bro. B.
We all proceeded
from there to the church where bro. B. preached to 1000 hearers
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from Is. 55.6. "E imi oukou ia Iehova oi ai oia ma kahi e lowai.
E hea aku ia ia, oiai oia ma kaki kokoki ."
Most of his hearers
sat on the mats which were spread on floor made of dobies.
were remarkably still 3 attentive.
They
After service they assembled
in groups of from four to eight each 3 repeated the verses they
had learned during the week to native teachers § then bro. B.
questioned them.
All this was over § we returned to the house
about 11 o'c.
There was no more service until 3 o'clock.
During
this time I took Sereno § Henry S. into my room 3 conversed with
them about their souls § prayed with them.
They appeared to feel very solemn....
In the afternoon bro. B. preached Oihana 17.30 "aka,
i keia manawa, ke kauoha mai pei a kanaka a pau ma no wahi a pau
loa, e mihi."
I understood but little of either of his sermons.
I could get hold of many words but very few sentences.
After
supper bro. B. requested me to lead a little meeting among ourselves.
He made a prayer 3 I made some remarks 3 applied them to the
boys from Job. 28.12-28.
§ I closed with a prayer.
We then sung "come anxious sinners"
I enjoyed it myself much.
In the
evening bro. B. had a bible class at the church 3 I attended it
with.
There were about 40 present.
translated.
They used Union Questions
They appeared interested in the study of the scrip
tures --Returned home much fatigued 3 retired § had a good
night's rest.
Arose about 5 o'c. this morning 3 bro. B. told
us that the canoe could not go this morning 3 we should have to
go on horses if Mrs. Swain would wait until the canoe came down
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on Wednesday.
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We could not settle it until 6 o'clock for Mrs.
S. did not get up.
Soon after breakfast the horses were ready
§ Mrs. C. § myself started for Honolulu about 8 o'clock.
We
were attended by two natives to take back the horses in case
bro. McD. § his wife did not return on them.
about noon.
the sea.
We reach here
Had some difficulty in coming through the arm of
Thought once J. would certainly fall off, the water
being 3 or 3 1/2 feet deep.
from falling.
But God mercifully sustained her
When we arrived we learned that bro. McD. had
been bleeding that he bled on Saturday § was scarcely able to
set up 3 of course could not go to Ewa.
After eating some din
ner § the two natives some likewise, § writing a short note to
bro. B. they returned with the horses.
writing the above
Since then I have been
3 now the bell rings for supper § the English
man of war is just leaving Honolulu.
Bro. Diel goes to Kauai this afternoon § I took a
letter to Mr. Ladd's store for him to take to Mrs. Gulick.
Bro. Smith has given us a call 3 tells us that the Capt. of the
man of war has been getting his eyes open § says the consul
must answer for his doings here.
Sun-set
This evening Mr. 3 Mrs. Hall were here to supper.
This afternoon I have added something to Bro. Munn's letter.
While I am writing now the British man of war is disappearing
at the South West § the French man of war is just unfurling
her sails.
Bless the Lord that ere they leave they have, in some
measure, at least, become acquainted with the character of those
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by whom they have been influenced while they have harbored in
this port.
Wednesday July 26.
Monday evening there was no meeting to pray for the
slaves of America.
Soon after writing the above J. returned
accompanied by Sister Marcia Smith who spent the remainder of
the evening with us.
Retired exceedingly fatigued.
Yesterday our school commenced again.
Most of my
scholars were present § appeared pleased to see me § to have
the school commence.
Made a book to keep an account of their
presence § absence § of those who recite in the "Ai o ka La"-3 told my scholars that those who got a credit mark for presence
every day should have this read at the next Hoike 5 those also
who got their verse every day--It seemed to have a very good
effect-Yesterday afternoon the things we left at Ewa were
brought to us by the same native that took us up on Saturday.
Last evening Dr. Rooke was here to tea with his wife who is
a half native--the daughter of a Mr. Young who married a chief
§ lived on these Islands some time.
Mr. Young was thought much
of § was much concerned, it is thought in the banishing of Idols
from these lands-- Dr. R. § wife spent the evening.
to be a very pleasant man.
He appears
His wife did not converse english
at all § we said but little to her.
She appeared very well---
To day all my girls were present, 20 in number.
To morrow they are to write.
Since school I have been
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making preparations therefor--This afternoon bro. Tinker 5 family
were here.
While at supper Capt. Little 3 wife called.
The bell
has rung for a prayer meeting this evening 3 I must stop.
Friday July 28
Wednesday evening after writing the foregoing went
to bro. Chamberlain's §
bro. Smith read to us
Mr. Finney's
sermon from these words, "He that doubts is damned if he eats
because he eateth not of faith"--Was much interested in the
sermon.
Had read it before.
before retiring.
Slept much better for it.
commenced writing.
attempted.
After came home we both bathed
Yesterday our girls
Some of them were hewahewa.
To day the boys
They did better--Yesterday afternoon had many more
scholars than usual.
Feel much encouraged in my school from
what I have experienced this week.
0 for the language.
I
think when I get the language I shall take great satisfaction
in teaching 3 endeavoring to train up these children for use
fulness 3 happiness.
0 for wisdom from above.
After school
yesterday J. 3 myself went to bro. Hall's to supper.
§ wife were there also.
Bro. McD.
After supper we called on bro. Smith
who had been so afflicted with the cholic as to leave school in
the morning 3 to not attend in the afternoon.
He was better.
While we were there bro. Chamberlain brought in some letters from
Waialua.
Among them was one for myself from bro. L.
Returned
home 3 completed making some writing books for my Kaumana kane.
Retired much fatigued.
This morning did not [rise] quite as
early as usual--However, had time for my reading 5 prayer before
breakfast.
After breakfast § prayers set some copies 5c. 5 took
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a very little exercise before school.
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At school this morning
turned off four of my most backward scholars into Kaio's class.
The rest 15 in number write except a young chief Pauahi ("kona
inoa")--
At noon read proof sheet § this evening completed it.
After school this after noon went into Mr. Bingham's study to see
a solar microscope which was said to magnify 200,000.
The shadow
of ke uku poo at the distance of 12 or 15 feet appeared as large
as a man.
A hair somewhat thicker than my thumb, a flea § several
things were exhibited.
sight.
Many of the natives came in to see the
"i mahalo loa lakou".
After supper J. 5 myself spent
about an hour visiting among the natives.
With this I am much
pleased.
The natives are always much pleased to see us.
While I am writing J. is fixing her writing books
no la noa.
Saturday July 29
Soon after writing the foregoing I took another bath
just before retiring.
This morning went over a few minutes to the native
prayer meeting before breakfast.
§ soon returned.
the shop.
Could not understand any thing
Immediately after breakfast I went to work at
I had not worked long before bro. Bliss came to me
bringing me four letters 2 to for J 5 2 for myself.
While we
were at breakast the Schooner Peru came in bringing our letters
5 4 Methodist missionaries with 3 children.
for the Oregon territory.
They are bound
They sailed Jan. 23 from Boston.
Stopped several times on their way.
They also brought a general
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letter from the Board.
not hear it.
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It was read in the forenoon but I did
When I had received my letters I hastened home
§ very soon their contents were made known to u s .
J read
first a letter from her mother dated 30 Dec.'36.
I then read
one from her bro. Charles to myself, 29
I then read
one from bro. Wilcox of the 26 Dec.
'36--
"
It made me weep tears
of joy at hearing the favorable impression made by J. at North
G. ^ elsewhere.
Altho it was 7 months since it was penned it
was as pleasing (?) to me
as were also all our epistles--
After this J. read one from Miss Rosetta Rod of Sunderland
who is expecting to go this fall on a Mission.
This was dated
Jan. 10, '37--After we had perused the letters, I returned to
my work, § worked until noon.
After dinner went at it again.
At about 2 o'clock I was called to attend a prayer meeting at
bro. Bingham's at the arrival of our Methodist fellow missionaries.
Sung the foreign missionary humn 5 then had two prayers one by
bro. Andrews followed by one of those arriving Mr. Lesley--after
this sung again.
Mr. L. has a wife § three children, all
daughters, aged 10, 8 5 5.
The other two are a Mr. Perkins
quite a young man who is expecting to be married to a Miss
Johnson who left here for Oregon in April, 5 a Miss Smith.
All
but the last were here to supper § they stay over the sabbath
at bro. Tinker's.
Went to work after the prayer meeting 3 completed
putting my wash stand together § also one of my chairs (?).
Came home 5 as soon as I could shave §c § prepare for the sabbath,
it was supper time.
Since supper have had my season of prayer
5c 5 have written the above.
meeting at bro. Castle's.
It is almost time for our prayer
0 Lord meet with us.
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July 29,
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55
And, thus another week of my very short life is closed--but
as yet they are pleasant.
not been spent in vain.
May they always be so because they have
Prepare me for the sabbath 5 imbue me
with a double portion of thy spirit.
0 God save the children
under our care--
Lord's day July 30.
Last evening attended the prayer meeting which was
at bro. Chamberlain's.
Bro. Bliss conducted it.
was present 5 made a few remarks.
Mr. Lesley
Did not expect to see 5 enjoy
such opportunities here when he left America--This morning I
felt very stiff in body from my violent exercise yesterday 5 I
have felt sore all day.
We had scarcely completed our breakfast 5 prayers this
before the bell rang for Sabbath school.
Notwithstanding my
stiffness 5 soreness I went 5 was glad I did for I was able
to hear the boys recite their verses.
Attended church 5 heard
bro. Bingham preach from Is. 57:14.15.
Olelo iho la ia, E hookiekie i ke ala, e hookie
kie i ke ala,
E hoomakaukau i ke kuamoo,
E kaikai aku i na mea e kina'i mai ka
ala a ku o ko'u poe kanaka.
No ke mea penei ka olelo ana mai aka Mea i hapaiia,
Ka Mea i hooki ekieia hoi, a Noho ana ma ke no pau ole
0 hemolele kona inoa;
E noho no au makahi kiekie, a hemolele hoi,
A me ka mea i mihi, a haahaa hoi ka uhane,
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30,
1837
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56
E hoomaha i ka uhane o ka mea haahaa,
A i hoomaha hoi i ka naau o ka poe miki."
After this we went to the chapel 5 heard Mr. Lesley from 1 Tim.
1.15.
"This is a faithful saying 5c,".
He preached very well.
He appears to be a very good man 3 has but few of the peculiar
ities of a methodist.
We returned from this service much fatigued
5 after eating some dinner I lay down until time for Sabbath
school (2 o'clock) when we both went 5 rendered bro. S. some
little assistance.
Mr. Perkins was there.
This afternoon bro. Tinker preached a native temperance
sermon.
The king was present 5 was much affected by it.
Bro. T.
at the close besought him personally to abandon spirits from the
Islands.
0 that God would follow it with his blessing.
Bro. T.'s
text was in Isaia 28.1.
"Au we ka lei alii hookiekie, no mea ona a Eperaima,
Ka pua mae wale a kona noni maikai!
Ka poe make poo o na kahawai momona,
Ka poi i ona i ka waina."
After service Kinau 5 several of the chiefs went into the next
yard (Auhia's) to us to sit down 5 her husband came for a glass
of soda water for Kinau 5 I took it over.
read a little 5 written the above.
5 shall soon retire.
Since supper have
I am exceedingly exhausted
Soon I must lay upon the bed of death.
0 let me ever keep this in view 5 work with my might while I
can.
Monday July 31.
When I awoke this morning I felt quite unwell but after
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31,
getting up 5 stirring some I felt much better.
1837
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57
During the night
I was scared with dreams 5 terrified with visions, so that I did
not rest as much as usual altho' I retired early.
Immediately
after breakfast I went to ruling my writing books 5 worked steady
two hours-After school went out with J. to visit.
Daniela Kaniua.
salts 5 Laudlum.
Called on Kuke 5 at
Found his wife rather unwell 5 sent her some
Have felt more or less unwell all day 5 this
evening have quite a sore throat.
Am fearful I shall be sick.
Lord preserve me from sickness if it be for thy glory.
This
is the evening for the monthly concert of prayer for the oppressed.
Shall not be able to attend.
A box of clothing was received to
day from the Peru much injured 5 a box of books entirely spoiled.
By this vessel we have received a veto upon the enlarged plans
of benevolence for these Is. from the Prudential Committee which
is the theme of conversation.about these day.
Will the Lord over
rule it for good.
Tuesday Aug. 1.
Forgot yesterday to record the receipt of a short letter
from Aunt Sally M. Smith Sunderland 5 5 Northampton curiers (?).
Today have received a certificate from Henry Hill Esq. Treasurer
of hon. mem. of the Board--also some papers 5 the Missionary
Herald
for Jan. 5 Feb.
Have felt unwell most of the day
yet have attended to all my duties in school. Wrote a note last
evening to bro. Locke 5 added something to it this evening.
Have heard something detrimental to the piety of one of our
Methodist missionary brethren.
May it prove to be not true 5
until it is fairly proved may I exercise that charity which
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hoping (?) all things.
Aug.
1,
1837
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58
J. has received a note to day fr. bro. L.
Friday Aug. 4.
The days of another week for imparting instructions
to my scholars are gone.
But I must meet them again at the judg
ment and answer for my fidelity to them, to myself, 5 especially
to God who has stationed me in the ends of the earth as a mission
ary teacher.
0 may I never act unworthy of my calling but feel
as if I was called to serve God in this department of his service
5 his plans for converting a lost world to himself.
Let me
fulfill the duties of an underdresser in the vineyard of him
who has said "the field is the world".
Wherever I am may I feel
that I am bound to testify for Christ, 5 do so, without any
regard to what the world may be pleased to call proper.-Tuesday evening added something to my note to bro.
Locke 5 read some proof sheet.
Wednesday evening attended the meeting at bro. C's
where Mr. Leslie preached from these words "The love of Christ
constraineth us 3c."
He did very well.
Learned more from Mr.
Caulkley about Mr. Perkins and the testimony against him was
strengthened.
at my stand.
Have worked more or less every day this week
Am more 5 more convinced that I must exercise in
order to sustain health.
something profitable.
Lord grant that I may exercise at
Yesterday morning completed the last
proof sheet of the new testament now publishing.
Bargained with
my scholars yesterday for some Kalo 5 other things in lew (!) of
some "Hoikihonua" in which the[y] commenced reading to-day.
My school this week has been interesting 5 my scholars have
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generally attended well.
4,
1837
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59
Have 42 scholars 27 boys 5 15 girls,
and their average attendance each day has been 41.
Scholars
in America could not be expected to do better especially in a
district school-The Lord make me faithful to them especially to their
souls.
This evening bro. Andrews 5 his family were here to
supper--since supper 5 while I am waiting J. has gone to call
of Mr. Bingham.
We had a sweet season of prayer after supper.
Saturday Aug. 5.
Last evening after writing the foregoing I added some
thing a letter commenced some time to Dea T. Rockwell of Ridgebury C t .
Soon J. returned from Mr. Bingham's with a manao of
Mrs. B's that we should go to Punahou.
strike either of us favorably.
But the manao did not
This morning after quite a late
breakfast, J's offering to rule my writing books I went to work
at my stand 5 worked until 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Miss Smith accompanying Mr. Leslie has been here to
spend the day.
She gives us bad intelligence respecting Mr.
Perkins--that on the vessel they had preaching but twice 5 one
of those sermons was an universalist sermon by Mr. Perkins.
After closing my work I made preparations for the
sabbath.
Then I had a seaosn of reading 5 prayer, 5 before going
to the meeting from which I have just returned, I read about
an hour in Payson's memoir his thoughts on prayer 5 preaching.
At the meeting none were present besides the family
except J. 5 myself.
Mr. B is at Mr. Parker's station acting
as doctor, 5 bro. Andrews preaches for him.
The Lord fill him 5 also myself with his spirit.
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Lord's day Aug. 6.
This morning arose about my usual time somewhat but
after exercising a little I did not feel it-
Had a season of prayer as usual before breakfast 5
led at the family Altar.
Soon after breakfast 5 prayers made
preparation for Sabbath school.
J. took the young girls into
the meeting house about fifty of them.
Hope I shall soon be
able to take charge of those who remained in the school house
about 200 hundred-Attended the native service 5 heard bro. Andrews preach
from Ioane 3.9. "Olelo aku la o Nikodemo, i aku la, Pahea la
e hiki ai keia mau mea"--after this I accompanied Sister Smith
of the methodist miss, to the chapel, 5 heard bro. Smith preach
from Ps. "Some trust in chariots 3 some- in horses but we will
remember the name of the Lord our God".
Soon after dinner we
went again to sabbath school 5 did as in the morning.
In the
afternoon Mr. Leslie preached from 1 Tim. 4.8 "aka oka manao
i ke Akua he mea ia e pone ai i na mea a pau, ua olelo mua ia
mai no hoi, nona keia oia aua e nohe nei a me keia oia aua." 5
bro. Smith interpreted for him--
He preaches this evening at
the Chapel--
Tuesday Aug. 8.
This evening as I seat myself to make a record of
events yesterday 5 to day I am visited or entertained with the
grumbling of one of my teeth--which is not very pleasant, however
I try to content myself with the thought th[at] bro. Judd will
return ere long 5 either plugg it or hemo it- --
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1837
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Yesterday nothing of note to us transpired except
that we were remembered by Christendom in their prayers yester
day especially.
At school I had two new scholars--after school
my tooth began to trouble but after supper 5 having a very
interesting season of prayer it appeared to dissipate.
Before
going to the monthly concert I read part of the instructions
to the missionaries who sailed just before us for Southern Asia.
Went to the meeting feeling some for the dying nation (?). The
meeting was conducted by bro. Bingham.
Some remarks were made
by Mr. Leslie, some also by Mr. Perkins which had been better
if he had kept his seat.
Brinsmade
Leslie.
Three prayers were offered, bro. Tinker,
The meeting was quite lengthly.
Mr. Bing
ham read a letter from Mr. Spaulding's station at the Rocky moun
tains .
This morning worked some before school 5 completed
the draws for my stand.
a considerable
In the forenoon my tooth troubled me
I left school to get Mr. Bingham to take it
out, but he thought it was too good to be drawn 5 I have up having
it out.
It has made me feel very unpleasant all day.
This
afternoon we had some more new scholars--This evening or since
supper J. has been out with Sister Dimond 5 called on Auhea,
Kinau, 5 Mrs. Johnstone's school.
This evening there is a singing
school.
To day I felt as if their (!) was much need of more
holiness in the members of the mission and especially in my own
heart.
0 that I were more holy--more consecrated to my work,
lived more as seeing him who is invisible--Thought more of
death, judgment 5 eternity.
Soon, very soon, I must meet my
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scholars 5 these dying natives at the Bar of God--0 how shall
I answer to my God for then if I do not prayer more feel more
5 do more to save them from hell--0 God wake up my drowsy spirits.
Help me to live near to thee 5 be like thee--To imitate the
example of him who has set us an example that we should follow
his steps--
Wednesday Aug 9.
After writing the foregoing I wrote some more in my
letter to Deac. Rockwell, 5 this evening think of closing it
to send by a vessel going to Valpariso to morrow.—
I enjoyed myself in my private devotions.
This morning
After breakfast 5
prayers worked some 5 about finished the gluing of my wash-stand.
My tooth has troubled me some to day 5 I have not felt so inter
ested in my school altho it was interesting.
This afternoon
bro. Dimond had some conversation with Mr. Perkins who still is
not satisfied with the truth of the bible--and a missionary-
0 God open his eyes.
He was here to supper 5 bro. McD. 5 D.
are now conversing with him.
Mr. C. said this morning that they should not build
in Honolulu this year at all events-- 0 that J. 5 myself may
have a house to reside in.
Thursday Aug. 10
Four months to-day since our reinforcement set their
feet on these heathen shores--and yet all of us are not gone
to our respective stations--bro. Bliss 5 McD. are yet unable
to get an opportunity to go to their station, bro. Bailey who
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goes with bro. Bliss is yet at Kaneohe getting the language 5
trying to do some good.
As yet I am "he mahema loa" in talking 5 understanding
conversation in native--Last evening bro. Bliss led our meeting
5 made some remarks from Ps. 119.58. Horror hath taken hold upon
me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
some remarks.
Mr. Leslie made
Did not enjoy the meeting myself being afflicted
with the tooth ache--
It did not keep me awake as I expected--
This morning I arose rather unwell 5 have felt so all day.
Completed a letter to Mr. L. R. Ridgebury 5 sent it to the
vessel--
She has not yet sailed.
J. has just commenced a letter
to bro. Wilcox hoping to finish it before she sails.
have been ruling my writing books 5 setting copies.
This evening
Have thought
to night that it was time I was writing to Mr. Ruggles.
Mr.
Leslie 5 family have been here to supper--they are quite unwilling
to acknowledge that Mr. P. their associate is an infidel.
are expecting to sail daily for the Columbia River--
They
This even
ing when the sun's last beams left us it was precisely 6 1/4 o'clock.
Friday Aug. 11
This morning soon after breakfast I concluded to write
to Mr. Ruggles by the vessel sailing to day for Valpariso.
Finished it about 2 o'clock 5 took it down with one from J. to
bro. Wilcox, but was about ten minutes too late 5 so returned
with my letters.
our crockery.
Since school J. 5 myself have been opening
Found only 5 articles broken--- our object was
to get a stone jar for our tamarinds.
This evening have been reading [a] piece in the Bib
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1837
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lical Repository on practical Christianity by T. H. Skinner D.D.
Am now about to retire exceedingly fatigued.
Lord's day Aug 13
Another Sabbath is closed 5 I am exceedingly fatigued
but will try to record some of the events of the day.
This morning as usual at 8 o'clock attended the Sabbath
School--at 9 1/2 o'clock Mr. Bingham preached from 1 Tim. 5.8.
"A i hoolako ohe kekahi i kona a me koka hale ponoi ona iho no
hoi, ua hoole ia i ka manao io a ua oi aku kona hew i koka mea
manao io ole".
It was a very practical sermon--after this went
to the chapel 5 heard bro. Tinker from Luke 11.2.
How is it
that I hear this of thee give an account of Stewardship for thou
mayest be no longer steward-At 2 o'clock went to sabbath school again.
At 4 o'elk.
bro. Andrews preached from 1. Thess. 5.13.14--This also was
a rousing sermon making it the duty of the people here to sup
port their missionaries.
Since church J 5 myself have read some 3 prayed together
Yesterday our Methodist brethren left us for the Columbia river-But I do not feel like writing---
Monday Aug. 14
It is just 8 months to day since we embarked upon the
wide waters 5 that night will never be effaced from my memory.
My trials were great but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
My own sickness soon passed away 5 my dear companion's sickness,
which I was afraid would prove her death, was assuaged, 5 to
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night while I write this short notice of that memoral event
she sits by my side busy with her needle enjoying the blessing
of health--
To-day our minds have been somewhat exercised in
referance to a place to live.
Proposals have been to bro.
Dimond that he should give up the half of this house, but it
is not settled--Since supper we have been on top of Punch Bowl hill.
pect was grand, but it was rather late.
The pros
The bell has now rung
for the sabbath school monthly concert.
Tuesday Aug. 15.
Last evening attended the meeting at bro. Tinker's.
It was conducted by Mr. Brinsmade.
my tooth was a trouble to me.
Did not enjoy it much as
It also troubled me during the
night, 5 this it ached so bad that I left school 5 got Mr.
Bingham to draw it.
out.
It was tedious but I rejoiced to have it
To day the affair of dividing the house came up again 5
it is almost certain that it will go-self went out to call on the natives.
This evening J. 5 my
Called at bro. Andrews-
Sister Marcia Smith was there 5 came home with us 5 spent the re
mainder of the evening.
from bleeding.
I did nothing but try to stop my gums
Just before we retired Mr. Brinsmade sent a
note to bro. Dimond 5 2 papers - - -
Wednesday Aug. 16.
This morning before school I set my copies for school.
Was able to attend to school without the teeth ache--which was
a great pleasure.
At noon did nothing.
Since school have had
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a bathing 5 attended the native meeting.
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Mr. B. preached from
Solomona 28.18.19.18 "0 ka mea hele pololei e oia oia,
0
ka mea hookekee i kona aoao e hauli koke no
19. 0 ka mea mahi i ka aina e maona oia i kaai,
0 ka mea hoopili mea ai mahope o ka poe lapu
wale e piha oia i ka ilihune"
Thursday Aug. 17.
To day I have felt rather unpleasant all day owing
in some measure undoubtedly to want of exercise--
This evening
have been attempting to write a prayer in native to be corrected
by bro. Smith.
0 to have not only the language of prayer, but
the spirit of prayer.
notice.
Nothing has transpired to day of special
Bro. Smith punished several of the boys this afternoon
for troubling the girls whom Sister Lucia G. Smith was teaching
in the meeting house to sew.
This afternoon Capt. Little 5 wife
called here as Capt. L. is to sail for the coast to morrow.
Our brethren who have remained here some time have a prospect
of getting away next week---
Saturday Aug. 18.
Yesterday all the spare time I had was spent in ruling
my writing books.
While we were at supper I had a letter handed
to me from bro. Locke.
Just as [we] were sitting down to supper
bro. Andrews called to warm us of a meeting at bro. Chamberlain's
at 7 1/2 o 'clock--When the brethren had assembled he laid before
them the offer the chiefs had made him to be their teacher in
political affairs--how anxious they were for it, 5 his own feelings
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in view of it.
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Those present gave it as their opinion that he
could do more good there than at the high-school.
The brethren
present were ten in number, bro. Bingham, Chamberlain, Tinker,
Smith, Dimond, Hall, Bliss, Castle, McDonald, 5 Cooke--After
talking, thinking 5c. until 9 1/2 o'clock the meeting was closed
with prayer by bro. Andrews.
It is expected he will withdraw
from the mission 5 has written to that effect to-day to the
Board 5 sent it by Capt. Little who has sailed to-day for the Coast.
Some were suggested for filling bro. A's place at the high school
5 today several changes have been spoken of.
wisdom.
The Lord give us
The affair of altering this house has fallen through.
To-day we have had no school 5 I have spent most of the day in
writing while J. has been washing 5 ironing.
Have written to
bro. Locke but was too late to send--also bro. Lafon, Van Duzee
5 Knapp.
And now have just returned from the Bathing house having
enjoyed a sweet season of prayer there.
to go to the prayer meeting.
It is now about time
0 that the Lord would meet with
us, 5 grant to us a spirit of prayer-- a feeling for the souls
around us sinking daily to grave 5 hastening to the bar of God-But we must meet them there.
blood of the Lamb.
0 to meet them washed white in the
The week is past but I cannot look upon any
thing done for Christ.
0 when will the time come when I can
say, or think I have done something to bring sinners to repen
tance--
Tomorrow will be the sabbath.
May I be in the spirit
on thine holy-day.
Lord's day Aug. 20.
Last evening went over to the meeting but as they had
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been expecting Dr. Judd's family they made no preparation for
the meeting.
Dr. J's family came but they went immediately
to their house.
The meeting we had in bro. Castle's room.
Only bro. Chamberlain, Bliss, Hall besides myself were present.
Received a very plain reproof from the remarks 5 I trust profited
by them.
Have felt more to-day for the dying natives.
Attended
sabbath school twice 5 assisted bro. Smith in hearing the scholars
recite their verses.
J. attended to her infant school.
Mr. Bingham preached this morning from Roma 12.11.
"I ka hana mau ana, mai hoopala lehe, i ikaika hoi oukou ma ka
naau a malama ana i ka Haku"
He preached in much the same strain
as last sabbath--could understand a little.
This afternoon bro.
Smith followed up the same from Iakobo 2.26. "Oiaio no, o ke
kino ahane ole, ua ma ke no ia, pelu hoi ka manaoio hana ole,
ua make no ia."
Could understand bro. Smith a little also.
At noon bro. Tinker preached at the Chapel but being tired did
not go down.
Bro. Bingham preaches there this evening, but it
is doubtful whether I go.
My heart desire to day has been to be
able to speak in native 5 to do something more effectual for the
salvation of this people.
By refering to my diary I perceive that
a year ago to night I was at Wilton 5 spoke in meeting at Dea.
Raymond's from these words "They hated me without a cause"-It was a source of gratification to think that I once did speak
for Christ, 5 I longed to repeat what I had said to the people
here, 5 in their own tongue also.
5 not be a mere
cypher
0 Lord prepare me to do something
in these ends of the earth while living
upon the bounties of thy providence 5 grace, 5 also the contri
butions of the widow 5 fatherless --Help me 0 God to act well
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Altho' I have done comparatively nothing yet I feel
considerably fatigued.
as well as inner man.
Strengthen me with weight in the outer
In short prepare me for what thou art
preparing for me 5 teach me to suffer
thy will as well as do it-
0 let me be the Lord's entirely.
Tuesday Aug. 22
Yesterday we had a school as usual 5 last night a prayer
meeting for school at bro Smith's conducted by bro. Bliss.
We
had six prayers 5 some interesting remarks by bro. Andrews.
This morning also a school as usual but none this afternoon.
There was a meeting at Mr. Bingham's study to consult whether
we should curtail, 5 how, our expenses the present year according
to the suggestion of a letter from the Board by the Peru.
Present
Mr. Bingham chairman, Dr. Judd secretary, Bishop, Emerson, Tinker,
Andrews, Smith, Parker, Chamberlain, Bliss, Castle, Bailey, Mc
Donald, Locke, Dimond, Hall 5 myself--after conversing upon sev
eral things we choose committees nominated by the chairman 5
adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 8 o 'clock--After this
took supper at bro. Chamberlain's.
Expect to return there this
evening § J. to a female prayer meeting.
Bro. Dimond 5 bro.
Castle go in the Peru to Hawaii with the rest.
Thursday Aug. 24
Just nine months to day since J. 5 myself were united
in marriage at Danbury by Rev A Rood.
Have just been reading
the record I then made of that 5 of our departure.
It was pleasant
as it always is to look back upon God's dealings to me, especially
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in providing for me a valuable helper in the missionary work.
We have been together 9 months 5 have enjoyed almost uninterrupted
health aside from sea-sickness.
bro. Ives.
Yesterday morning wrote to
The night before met with bro. Chamberlain 5 Andrews
as a committee to report on retrenchments 5 appropriations in
view of the letter from the board.
came to no conclusions.
After much conversation
The next morning (yesterday) at 8 o'clock
met in Mr. B's study to hear the report of committees chosen
the day before.
The first committee reported on Salaries, the
3rd on the price of books 5c.
Left 5 started the school for
J. 5 returned to the meeting.
In the afternoon met again; no school-
Adjourned because our com. were not ready to report,
bro. C. 5 A. being busy--added bro. Emerson to the Committee
before adjournment 5 adjourned to meet this morning at sunrise.
Came home from the meeting 5 went with bro. D. down
to Mrs. Little's to supper our wives having gone down there-Found bro. Andrews 5 his family there, also, Mrs. Swain.
Mrs. L. has a fine
carried by a wind-mill.
house 5 a garden watered by pump
The house is richly furnished.
I felt
however that I would live in a native house sooner than in that
lest I might, with propriety, be said to have received my good
things in this life, 5 yet after all they are not good things,
for the trouble of them is more than the enjoyment they give.
Her table was set out with many kinds of cakes but I would not
take of them--"Neither be partakers of other men's sins"
Soon after supper we returned home in time to attend
the meeting.
Bro. Emerson took charge of the meeting 5 made
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some remarks from these words, "He that is faithful in the least
is faithful also in much, 5c."
a few more.
Bro. Bishop followed him with
Prayers by bro. Locke 5 Brinsmade.
After the meet
ing bro. E. 5 myself went into bro. C.'s office 5 talked with
bro. C. 5 got the foundation for a report.
I staid until
nearly 11 o'clock, 5 arose this morning before light to com
plete the report.
Did so, 5 went to the meeting.
After al
tering it a considerable they passed it 5 sent the minutes of the
meeting to the other Islands by the brethren who left us to
day in the Peru.
When I returned they had finished breakfast.
At 9 o'clock J. 5 myself went into school.
did not attend to-day.
a prayer meeting.
Bro. E. (?)
Before school was out the bell rang for
When school was out, we went down to see the
brethren 5 sisters but they sailed just before we reached the
dock.
Bro. Andrews 5 McDonald have gone to Maui--Bro. Bliss
5 Bailey to Kohala--Bro. Dimond 5 wife to visit Hilo 5 inter
mediate stopping places--Bro. Castle as super-cargo.
also went with him.
His wife
Bro. D. has left Mrs. C. 5 myself to keep
house 5 left one of their natives with us.
At noon we removed
our bed stead 5 to night we take lodgings in the room heretofore
occupied by bro. McDonald.
After school at night 5 supper,
5 having spread a large old fashioned blanket in the entry where
our bed stood for a carpet, we took our seats a few moments where
it came into our minds at the same to read 5 pray.
We read Is.
42. 5 43 Chap. Sung "Come thou fount 5c" 5 prayed together with
no fear of disturbing others or being disturbed ourselves-This was what we have scarcely since our connection--! then read
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her the history of our connection 5 have since written the
above--
Saturday Aug. 26
Yesterday bro. Smith did not attend school any of the
day 5 in the afternoon no, but J. 5 myself to take charge of
the scholars.
I opened 5 closed the school with praying in eng-
lish--We became exceedingly fatigued 5 I was glad that we should
to day have a resting day.
After supper last night J 5
called to see Kaio, but he was not at home.
able to attend school for several days--
He had not been
On our return called
a few moments, on bro. Tinker, Judd 5 Smith-home retired soon--
When we returned
Yesterday bro. Chamberlain took Sister
Marcia Smith to Kaneohe 5 brought back Mrs. Chamberlain.
had been gone about five weeks.
had a daughter.
myself
She
About a week since Mrs. Parker
This morning went to the Depository to get a
dollar to buy food for Wilama 5 also a piece of Cotton cloth to
pay for washing-Learned that last night a native broke into bro. Hall's
house and took his watch worth $50, 5 gathered the clothing
together he had taken off when he retired 5 some others 5 was
after some shoes when Mrs. H. awoke.
The kanaka took fright
5 escaped with only the watch--Since learned that a haole had
found the watch with bro. Hall's name upon it-ticulars have not learned.
Further par
This forenoon busied myself about
the house doing this 5 that--
This morning opened my stove 5
found everything in perfect order 5 nailed it up again--
This
afternoon commenced copying my diary to send home to my parents
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This evening feel exceedingly dull--
It is now 8 o'clock 5 shall retire soon.
Sabbath Aug. 2 7
This morning arose about 5 o'clock 5 had a season of
prayer before breakfast in the bath house.
J. 5 myself con
cluded we could get along to-day without having a fire made.
And we have succeeded, 5 feel as well as we should otherwise
have done.
After breakfast we prayed together 5 sung also after
this we had but a short time to look over our sabbath school
lesson, before it became time to go.
J. as usual attended to
the small ones, 5 I helped bro. Smith--Bro. Bingham preached all day from Kolosu 3.23 "A o
ka oukou mea e hana'i a pau, e hana aku no ia me ka naau, mehe
mea la no ke Haku, aole hoi no kanaka."
Bro. Diel who returned
from Kauai the past week preached from Heb. 2.3 How shall we
escape 3c--
When we were going to church this afternoon we
passed 4 sailors standing by the church--after we had entered
I returned to them 5 found out that they were frenchmen belong
ing to a French whaler, that anchored yesterday afternoon.
One of them could talk some english--I invited them into the
church.
They only remained during the prayer.
This evening have heard Wilama read 5 have also con
versed with him.
He is in quite an interesting state of mind.
This evening feel much fatigued 5 shall retire as usual early.
The Lord fit me for the duties of another week.
Monday Aug. 28.
This morning before school accomplished but little.
[The next page was misnumbered in the typewritten copy; there is no
page 74.]
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Attended school but had little energy.
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Only twelve scholars
present (i,e. of mine, 144 belonging to the school.)
At noon
were warned of a station meeting at Mr. Bingham's at 1 o'clock.
We both attended.
Bro. Tinker called the meeting 5 wished to
get bro. Chamberlain to say whether he would be justified in
paying him his salary if he should not take it all from the
Depository--Bro. C. answered in the negative.
After some con
siderable conversation bro. Smith 5 myself left to go to school.
When school was out, they were engaged 5 had not proceeded any
to appearances.
We called a few moments at bro. Smith.
home 5 after supper walked out a short distance.
a
Came
Came across
old man (60 years old) who was much troubled with sore eyes.
Conversed with him about his soul.
He professed to be a little
interested in his soul--Questioned him pretty close 5 soon left
him.
0 Lord have mercy upon him!
He has been here 34 years.
No meeting this evening for the slaves.
Tuesday Aug 29.
Most of this day I have felt quite unhappy from some
things that occupied last evening 5 have felt rather unwell with
apparently a cold in my head.
My school has prospered as usual.
This afternoon after school we went to supper at bro. Smith's.
Sister S. had some manao, about going home on account of her
health.
Thinks she may recover by doing so.
it 5 I think justly.
than usual.
Bro. S. opposes
Yesterday, 5 today the air has little closer
Wilama who stays with us is hooikaika for getting
into the church.
He is young and appears very well.
Nothing
unbecoming a Christian have I seen since we have been here at
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bro. Dimond's.
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J. told him to night he should not be so hooi-
kaika to get into the church, as to obey 5 serve God.
Will the
Lord enlighten his path 5 give us wisdom to guide him 5 detect
him if he is deceiving himself--
Thursday Aug 31.
Yesterday the day passed away as usual.
quite so full as common.
School not
Last evening attended the meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's 5 heard Mr. Bingham read a lecture of Mr.
Finney's from these words "And they feared the Lord 5 served
their own gods".--
This morning soon after breakfast went to
painting a map 5 kept at it until almost school time.
School
about as full as yesterday 5 not quite so full as common.
Bro.
Smith gave out to day Ke Kumu Kamalii for Sepatemba--This after
noon we went to bro Chamberlain's to supper.
from bro. 5 sister Locke.
Reed, two letters,
Had some conversation with bro C. about
where I should live.
Saturday Sept. 2
Yesterday J. 5 myself made an attempt to pray in native.
I did not succeed, she did very well with scarcely any hesitancy
5 today for aught I could see as well as any one--I made better
today myself so far as number of words are concerned.
We read
native every noon 5 I think to make attempts to pray in native
at the same time.
Last evening we had a preparatory lecture at bro.
Tinker's by bro. Tinker.
Only 7 present besides himself 5 wife.
Text "And they crucified him"
Gave an account, or history, of
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the cross.
Sept.
Cooke
2,
1837
How 3 when crucifying was commenced.
interesting.
for me.
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It was very
Truly the son of God suffered, 5 for whom for me,
And how do I show my gratitude therefore--0 Savior for
give me that I have sinner so much 5 loved thee so little.
This morning awhile after breakfast was busy about
the house.
Then went down to see if I could learn any thing from
Mr. Brinsmade respecting the Mary Frazier as the Ship.
Capt. Carter arrived yesterday from Canton.
also on Mr. Diel but could not hear any thing.
bro. Smith's place.
Went to see
His house is finishing 5 his school house
getting along quite smart.
5 house.
Called
He will have a pleasant situation
Called into a house near it 5 had some little conver
sation with some women (native); about their souls.
On my return
stopped a few minutes to see na kanaka bringing their na puoa,
na manu, a me poi to the king.
Did not see the king.
There were hundreds of them.
It was to him 5 his men an high day.
Called also on Mr. Tolman an old gentleman upon whom J. 5 myself
called a few days ago.
He appeared pleased to see me 5 I soon
began to converse with him about his soul.
nearly an hour.
Conversed with him
The Lord only knows the result--While I was there
Mr. Diel came in but staid only a few moments.
him read 1 5 2d Chap. of Hebrews.
Before I left
Came home 5 soon took dinner.
After pumping some water for bathing wrote some more
in my journal to send home--after supper Mrs. Smith called upon
us while bro. S. went down town to preach to the natives.
then we have read, sung 5 prayed together.
soon retire.
the Savior.
Since
Shall now bathe 5
To morrow we expect to commemorate the dying of
0 may it be a sweet day to all our souls--
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Lord's day Sept. 3.
This has been a sweet day to my soul, but not so much
as it might have been.
This morning enjoyed myself in prayer.
Attended sabbath school as usual.
In the forenoon Mr. Bingham
preached from Rom. 14:17.18.19 "No ka mea, aole ka ai ameka mea
ina ke aupuni o ka Akua, a ka oka pono, a me ke kuakahi, a me ka
olioli i ka uhane Hemolili
Christo
Noka mea, o ka mea i malama ia
ma ia mau mia, ua olu olu ke Akua ia ia, a ua pono hoi
ia i kanaka na mea o hooku pau ai kekahi i kekahi"
I thought I could understand more than common 5 that
I was increasing in the language very little.
This afternoon the communion of the Lord's supper was
administered.
The scene was interesting something that I did
not expect when I left home.
After the services some who had
expressed their determination to be the Lord's were called upon
to rise.
Among them was one of my scholars 5 one whom I had
become much interested altho' I knew not that he was anxious
or cared any thing about these things.
preference, name Kiwai.
May it not prove a false
Do not go out this evening.
Have been
singing some.
Monday Sep. 4
This morning upon awaking felt but little like entering
upon the duties of the day.
Sleep was somewhat taken from me
on account of being annoyed more or less with na Makika (Musquitoes).
Accomplished but little before going to school.
to be without bro. Smith.
(!) 5 1 the other.
This week were
This morning J. took one of his clases
We set two of the older scholars to hear two
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classes read.
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Kalama 5 Muwaia (?)--The school was attended with
much confusion.
Three other classes went into the Hale pule
with native teachers.
In these were 155 scholars.
noon J took bro. Smith's boys.
number of boys.
the praying.
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This after
There were but about half the
We got along very well without bro. S. except
Was not able to open or close the school by prayer.
After school had a season of prayer in the bathing house, in
prospect of the Monthly concert this evening.
After supper
called upon Mr. Elijah Tolman--an old man mentioned a few days
since-- conversed with him about an hour - found him destitute
almost of feeling--far from the kingdom of heaven.
Lord have mercy upon his sinking spirit.
Will the
After this went to the
Monthly concert 5 heard a letter read by bro. Smith from Mr.
Hall a Madrus on his way home from the Ceylon mission on account
of the failure of his voice.
Some statistics he gave were in
teresting- -Had four prayers.
Thursday Sep. 7
Tuesday we got along in our school rather better than
on Monday.
I took a decided stand in relation to bro. S.'s
scholars 5 we [had] much less noise.
Today we made some changes
in relation to scholars entering 5 leaving the school.
J. also
trained them (the girls) some to walk--Think it will be ad
vantageous to them, by exciting their interest.
Tuesday evening took supper at bro. Tinker's.
evening at Dr. Judd's.
Last
After supper attended the meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's--Bro. Smith read a Sermon about family govern
ment .
This evening feel exceedingly fatigued.
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Sept.
8,
1837
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Friday Sep. 8.
i
The labors in school of another week are over.
0, Lord,
pardon all my short comings § follow with thy blessing the feeble
i
instructions imparted.
again.
Next week shall have bro. Smith's help
May he come prepared to lead them to the Savior, to lead
their minds to their Creator, Redeemer, § Benefactor.
attempts every day this week to pray in native with J.
Have made
I am
exceedingly "hemahema"--Have had a sweet season of pray this
afternoon since school.
their (!) to supper.
J. has gone to bro. Smith § I shall go
0 Lord fill my companion § myself with the
Holy Ghost--May I feel more for my scholars pray more for them,
labor more to bring them to Christ--to Christ 0 what a work, a
i
work in which angels would love to engage.
:
it more--Because I will not----
And why do I not love
Have had the reading of an interesting letter from Sister
Knapp who is stationed at Waimea.
The letter is to J. but I
have opened § perused it.--J. received a letter this noon from
Sister Dimond § myself one from bro. McDonald.
This morning
Mr. § Mrs. Bingham went to Ewa § from thence expect to proceed
to Waialua.
Sent a note to bro. Locke.
Saturday Sept. 9.
Last evening after supper J. remained at bro. Smith's
to a female meeting.
Came home myself § completed ruling some of
my writing books.
This morning had a sweet season in prayer § enjoyed
myself in trying to pray in native tongue--After this busied
myself some time in fixing the leaders of water to the bath house.
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After this walked out with J. § visited several native dwellings.
This afternoon have been busy in copying my four diary to send home.
This evening spent an hour with Mr. Tolman--Find him apparently
farther § farther from the kingdom of God.
this evening prove profitable to him.
May my conversation
Was afflicted last evening
§ am this also with a sore throat.
Tuesday Sep. 12
From various causes I have neglected to write in my diary.
Sabbath day I enjoyed but little being quite unwell from a severe
cold.
Bro. Smith preached all day Mr. Bingham being at Wailua.
Text in the morning 1 Cov. 13:13.
"Ua mau loa keia mau mea ekolu,
o ka manaoia, oka manao lana a me ke aloha aku.
io o keia mau mea."
0 ke aloha kai
In the afternoon, 1 John 4. 8. "0 ka mea
o aloha ole ana, aole ia i ike aka ike Akua, no ka mea, he aloha
ke Akua."--
Did not visit the chapel any of the day.
felt but little school.
been absent.
Yesterday
Bro. Smith came in, but, to-day he has
Last evening scarcely able to move I went over to
bro. Tinker's to attend sabbath school concert.
Few only present,
bro. C .S .T . § C .
This morning I got along in school very poorly being
almost sick--After dinner felt better.
Went to school § no Kaio
being there I was compelled to open school with prayer.
so for the first time in native.
May it prove a good beginning.
This evening purpose to go out to bro. Hall's to supper.
afternoon the king left for Maui $ several small vessels.
a letter to bro. McDonald.
some of them.
Did
This
Wrote
Bro. Tinker was expecting to gain
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Friday Sep. 15.
With scarcely strength to sit up, or eyes to see I now
attempt to bring up my diary--
Wednesday we were presented with
some salmon by Mr. Colcord--Got along in school as usual, 5 not
without considerable noise.
J. was very much troubled.
In the
evening meeting as usual at Mr. Chamberlain’s conducted by bro.
Smith.
He read one of Mr. Payson's sermons.
present.
Bro. Tinker had gone to Maui.
Only eight of us
When they return is
unkown (!).
To supper we had Mr. Brinsmade.
Got some information
about their plans 5 the success of former ones on Kauai.
Yesterday my ahonui was small.
any scholars.
lessons.
Scholars were exceedingly backward about their
Last evening after supper walked out a short distance
5 made a few calls.
to read with us.
tion.
However I did not punish
Upon our return found Poha waiting for us
Read a little 5 exhibited some of our composi
He pronounced J. aka mai 5 myself hemahema iki.
Thus it
has been 5 for all I can do it will be--§ it is in vain for me
to try to catch her.
After this she went to writing native 5 I
for want of eyes retired.
However just before this we walked
out a short distance to enjoy the fine evening 5 just as we reach
the gate on our return we met Mr. Brinsmade Mrs. Little 5 a Miss
Smith.
To day I have been much better of my sore throat 5 this
evening it is not so much worse as it has been for several even
ings past.
Got along to-day in school very well.
J. had a trial
with some of her older ones 5 made them remain after the rest
had gone, § had quite a conversation with them.
ledged their hewa 5 promised to do better.
The[y] acknow
After supper to night
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we went down to see bro. Smith's house § to call at Mr. Diel's.
Was much pleased with bro. S.'s situation.
to good for them to enjoy long.
Thought it would be
Mr. D's family not at home. As
usual had some considerable conversation with native, came
across several of our scholars.
When we returned J was too fatigued
to meet with Sister Smith for prayers § I went and informed her
to that effect.
Found out that bro. Smith had left us entirely
§ was not calculating to come into school any more.
0 Lord, do
thou help us. J. § myself pray together in native every day at
noon.
Saturday Sept. 16
This forenoon I spent entirely in ruling my scholars'
writing-books.
my letter home.
This afternoon have been writing some more in
Read § prayed as usual in native this noon.
Have had some little difficulty with Wm. § two natives
coming here purposing to help Wm. wash his clothes § then washing
their own.
After dinner pumped some water for bathing.
to day has closed quite a note to Sister Locke in native.
J.
The
thought that she is so far a head of me in the language is a
constant agitation to me.
for what I do possess.
0 Lord help me § fill me with gratitude
0 now the week is about gone § its trans
actions recorded on high.
In the last day may I find the Judge
my friend § all my transgressions of every kind erased from the
book of thy remberance (!).
Prepare me for the sabbath and as
I purpose to take a class of boys from Mr. Smith's school, may
I be prepared to instruct them.
My seasons of prayer the past
week have been exceedingly lean to my soul.
0 God let it not be so in weeks to come.
The blame is mine-
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Sept.
17,
1837
Page
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Lord's day Sep. 17
Another sacred day of rest has been enjoyed by one of
the least deserving.
Precious have been some of its moments.
The Beloved of my soul has had an entrace therein § his banner
over me has been love.
worthy of praise.
Let praise be given to Him who alone is
0 my soul exalt the Savior § "crown him Lord
of all."
Sinners, whose love can never forget
The wormwood § the gall,
Go spread your trophies at his feet
And crown him, Lord of all.
Let every kindred, every tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To him all majesty ascribe
And crown him, Lord of all."
Last evening after writing what I did I had a sweet season
of prayer in the bath house, 5 soon after went to visit Mr. Tolman as
I had not seen him during the week.
Conversed with him
freely but not so close as at some of my former visits.
He
appeared glad to see me § when I came away thanked me for calling.
I fear he has not yet known the plague of his own heart.
reveal to him his sins.
breaking the
Tried to press upon him his guilt in
commandments § especially the rejecting of the
pardon proffered by Christ.
He said he had this § other things
since I had conversed with him in a new light.
much better.
0 Lord
His eyes were
I told him I felt interested for him in relation
to his eyes, particularly interested in his soul.
I could not
but pray that I might prove to him as Job said he did to some,
when he said "eyes was I to the blind."
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1837
Page
This morning my season of prayer was sweet in the bath
house.
Prayed in english 3 in native.
Sabbath School.
Soon the bell rang for
I had made up my mind before going to take the
smallest scholars to the mauka schoolhouse 5 try to teach them
something 3 give the school entirely to Dr. Judd.
Dr. J. fell
in with my proposition 3 36 followed me to the mauka school house.
I said a few things to them, prayed with them, § left.
Told
them also to come there in the afternoon at 2 o 'clock--Came home
§ staid a few moments § then went to the native church.
Bro.
Smith preached § I could understand more than I ever did before.
His text was Roma 3.20. "Nolaila ma ka haua ana ma ke kanawai,
aole kanaka ehoaponoia inuia ona; no ka mea, make kanawai ka ike
aua i ka hewa."
After this went to the Chapel § heard Mr. Diel
preach from "It is a good thing to be always zealously effected
in a good cause".
Sentiment that those, § those only who are
engaged in religion are truly wise.
Was pleased with his sermon
§ felt as if it would accomplish something.
took dinner.
When I returned we
J. did not feel very well from eating some fruit
just as she was going in the morning.
At 2 o'clock I met my
scholars again, 30 in number § talked with them about an hour
§ J. went again to the meeting house with her young company.
I felt interested in my youthful band.
Last time kneeled.
Smith preach again.
i mai la.
Prayed with them twice.
After this went to church again 5 heard bro.
Text Luka 5:31.32"Olelomai la o Iesu ia lakou
Aole no ka poe oia ke kahuna lapaau e pono ai; aka
no ka poe mai no ia.
Aole ka poe pono ka'u i hele mai nei e
ao aku, aka oka poe hewa e mihi."
Mr. S.'s sermons were very
close § cannot but hope they will do much good by searching the
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people § revealing to them their hypocrisy.
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0 Lord follow it
with thy spirit.
Monday Sep. 18
Last evening retired early being much fatigued with
the labors of the day.
After supper read some with Wm. § J.
conversed with him some.
He appears to know but little of the
plague of his own heart.
0 that God would show him his sins.
Being troubled with musquitoes § fleas did not rest so well as
common.
This morning after breakfast instead of setting down to
study as common, I walked down to bro. Smith's place to see him
about increasing Kaio’s wages as he wishes them from 25<#: to 37 l/2<f:
per day.
Did not see him.
went to school.
Returned § after studying out my lessons
Bro. Smith not present.
Was exceedingly tried
with some of his scholars not coming in at the ringing of the
small bell.
This afternoon Dr. Judd visited the school.
This
evening the monthly concert for the schools of these islands.
Tuesday Sep. 19
This has been the anniversary day of my first introduc
tion to her who is now my dear companion.
May the pleasures of
years to come far exceed the year now past, and as we are now on
heathen shores may we be exceedingly useful to the ignorant §
dying around us.
Have not got along to-day quite as well, with
my school as common, especially this morning.
At the close of
school this morning made a prayer in native § it was so exceedingly
hemahema that it greatly mortified my pride--0 Lord humble me in
the dust.
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Starr Cooke
19,
1837
Page
87
"Pride that busy sin
Spoils all that I perform
Curse pride that creeps within
And swells a haughty worm."
This morning after breakfast completed a letter
No. 1
to my parents before school § at noon commenced another.
Since
school have walked out with J--had some with Poha a native.
Feel
much depressed in my spirits § exceeding languid in my bodily
frame.
Thursday Sep. 21
Have spent the greater part of this evening with Poha
who came to read with us § Eleele, who came to learn to knit,
in conversation.
This is an excellent way to get the language--
Yesterday morning I spent in the hale kula clearing out the pohu.
Last evening attended the meeting at bro. Chamberlain’s.
Mr.
Brinsmade read a sermon of Mr. Payson's from these words "who
hath despised the day of small things"
It was an excellent
sermon § very applicable to myself in getting this language-This morning accomplished but little before school.
copies from Solomona.
Set many
May they prove useful to the scholars.
At noon went to bro. Chamberlain's to dinner.
Just before
dinner saw a vessel coming from West a bark, said to be the
Hesper, loaded with oil, § bound home.
letters by her probably.
If so shall send
Today I have prayed twice in school,
in native, but my language was hemahema loa--Kaio has been
absent all day.
He sent Opunui in his stead.
as before stated--
Spent this evening
(?)
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Starr Cooke
26,
1837
Page
88
Tuesday Sep. 26.
This morning I seat myself to make a record of God dealing
to me in my absence § my safe return.
Friday things in school went along very well, § in the
evening I wrote in my letter home.
Saturday morning soon after
breakfast I went downtown to enquire about the vessel that anchored
on Thursday § was then coming in.
We had supposed it was the
Hesper § that it was going to America.
It proved to [be] the
Elisabeth an english whale ship bound home.
captain about six weeks before.
She had lost her
He had died a drunkard.
Five
or six years since this same capt fired upon the missionaries
on Maui--I had forgotten to state that on Friday we saw a vessel
coming § supposed it to be the Peru § made preparations to receive
home bro. Dimond § his wife.
It proved to be the Victoria §
brought bro. Dibble § bro. Lafon § his wife.
called on bro. Lafon at Dr. Judd's.
On our way to school
They were occupying the same
native house that had done when here before.
About sun set saw
bro. Dibble.
From Mr. Brinsmade's store on Saturday I called on bro.
Smith at his place of building § spent some time with him.
When
I returned went to writing in my letter home § wrote until din
ner time.
Soon after dinner bro. Dibble called upon us, § wished
me to accompany him to Kaneohe.
After thinking of it a short
time I concluded to go, J. being willing to have me go for the
sake of my health.
We then went after horses § succeeded in
getting them § natives to bring them back.
We rode to the pali in 1 1/4 hours $ left our horses
to be taken back by the native who followed us for that purpose.
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Bro. Dibble had a boy to carry our things.
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We went down the
pali § proceeded on foot ^ reach bro. Parker's about sunset.
From the pali to bro. Parker's it is about three miles.
them apparently glad to see us.
We found
Sister Marcia Smith was there--
We soon had supper § prayers § retired early; Bro. Dibble being
so fatigued did not rest but little.
the later part of the night.
As for myself I slept some
This was the first time I had been
so far seperated (!) from my wife--
Sabbath morning I arose
somewhat lame from my exercise on Saturday § felt very languid
all day.
In the morning at 10 1/2 o'clock bro. Dibble preached
from 1 Cov. 16.22 "Ina aole e aloha kekahi i ka Haku ia Iesa
Christo, e hoomainoinoia oia, i ka wa e hiki mai ai ka Haku".
At 9 o'clock bro. Parker had a sabbath but I did not attend it.
At 3 1/2 o'clock bro. Parker preached from Mataio 19.11, "Aio
hoi, hele mai la kekahi kanaka, i mai la ia ia.
E ke kumu maikai,
heaha ka mea maikai a'u e hana'i i loaa ia'u ke ola mau loa?"
But understand some should understood more if I had not been so
languid.
After supper went into a native house uninhabited §
had a sweet season of prayer.
Spent the remainder of the evening
in conversation upon various topics relative to the cause of our
Redeemer.
Retired early § arose early Monday morning after being
much refreshed by sleep.
Had another season of prayer in the
native house before breakfast.
After breakfast bro. Parker, Dibble
§ myself walked down to the seashore.
were delightful.
The prospects on all sides
On the East was the sea intercepted by hills-
On the south West § north--high § lofty mountains-- At the dis
tance of 3, 4 M
miles. The mountains were almost perpendicular
§ in some places arose almost to the height of a mile § constantly
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covered with clouds.
delightful.
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The prospect from bro. Parker's was truly
The mountains were generally covered with green
foliage to their very summit.
I greatly wished my companion there
to share with me the delightful prospect.
if possible she should see it--
I promised myself that
On our return from our walk
we visited his school house the walls of which were laid of dobies,
about 10 feet high.
It was 60 feet long § 30 wide.
his church which was covered entirely with grass.
80-by 40 feet, § would hold from 6 to 800.
from his house.
It stood near
This was about
It was about 30 rods
Most of his congregation sits upon the mats which
are used for a floor.
Near to his own house which was built of
dobies $ once very well finished but now crumbling, bro. P. was
erecting a stone dwelling house.
The stones were small got from
the side of the sea, from a quarry, § drawn by a donkey.
The
walls were to the top of the windows.
The Cook house was nearly
demolished to put into the new house.
His former house cost
about $1000, this will [cost] $2000.
After the return from our
walk we rode to the summit of [a] hill a short distance which
gave us an extensive view of the sea.
It was not long after
our return before we sat down to dinner.
We had a good dinner.
Soon after dinner bro. D. proposed that we should sing
"Blest be the tie that binds §c"
After singing he prayed § we started on horse back for the pali.
We reached it in safety 5 the natives returned our horses.
Ascending the pali, I became some fatigued.
When we got up no
horses were there § started on foot § walked nearly two miles
before we met the horses sent for us--I had almost as soon walked
as to ride bro. Smith's horse for he rode very hard.
We came
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home very soon § I was much fatigued.
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Reach (!) home about five
o'clock--I was glad to see my bosom companion § she me.
never been seperated before so long.
Page
We had
Found bro. Dimond 5 Castle
had returned the day before on Sunday about noon that they
started from Lahaina about 11 o'clock Saturday night.
Was
grieved that they did so, but might have done so myself if I had
been placed in their circumstances.
We soon had tea § after
supper we had prayers J § myself to render our thanks for the
goodness of God to each of us during our
abscence (!).
Soon bro. Castle came in § warned us of a monthly con
cert for slaves.
our exercises.
J. ^ my (!) attended.
Bro. Lafon conducted
Bro. Castle read some of the laws of the southern
states respecting the educating of slaves § preaching to them-Also a speech of Mr. Ludlow's where they welcomed women as
in this glorious work.
Meeting interesting.
returning retired § had a good night's rest.
breakfast § prayers until about 7 1/2 o'clock.
Immediately upon
Did not get through
The rest of my
time before school was taken up in preparing for school.
Smith was at school all day.
school in the morning.
(?)
Bro.
Did not feel able scarcely to be at
This afternoon enjoyed it better § had
more scholars than usual-- After school this evening J. § myself
walked out § called at Paki's yard--also in another yard.
Since supper have been reading with a native § since
then have written the above.
Thursday Sept. 28.
Yesterday afternoon bro. Smith left us § to day he has
not been in school.
However we have got along after a fashion
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Last evening bro. Lafon preached to u s .
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I was so
sleepy that I could not keep awake so much as to take an interest
in the sermon.
Yesterday afternoon Sister Castle came in to help
us but to day has declined doing so.
This morning while we were
at breakfast a vessel anchored out side the harbor, § I have since
learned that it will go home or start for home in about 3 or 4
weeks.
Soon after another vessel anchored § proved to be an
english man of war of 22 guns--and is reported to have been sent
here by the English people to remain here § defend these islands.
Just before sun-set another man of war anchored not quite so large.
She is thought to be a danish vessel- -
This morning J. § myself
went over to bro. Chamberlain's to see the vessel from his garret
through a spy-glass.
Felt very awkward--in school most of the day.
Opened school in the morning § in the afternoon with prayer in
native.
Was so exceedingly hemahema, that I am discouraged--and
since school have felt very unhappy.
I wonder I am not more un
happy when I think of my exceeding unfaithfulness.
0 Lord!
for
give me, I pray thee-This afternoon bro. Lafon called into the school just
before we dismissed.
This afternoon nor morning no teachers in
the school house but J.
myself.
When we returned from school
Mr. § Mrs. Diel were here making a call--This evening our native
teacher
does not come.
Friday Sep. 29.
To day while out of school have studied but little.
Was busy most of the morning § all the noon time in moving our
bureau § Book case § replacing the books--Had a call in school
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from bro. Lafon twice.
This afternoon had 91 boys.
This forenoon but few girls.
Have felt bad this evening contemplating how slow I progress in
the language § how little interested I am in it.
This evening
Poha has been to read to us but I could not feel like conversing.
J. could understand him § apparently understand each other as well
as we do in english.
And the amazing contrast between us made
me feel as if I could not bear to hear her talk.
This was the
fruit of pride § I felt as if I deserved the lowest hell.
I
went § poured my complaints into the ear of my savior, but at
first my sins appeared so great that I had hardly a face to ask
forgiveness.
I threw myself upon the righteousness of him alone--
This evening have been reading in the Encyclopedia of religious
civilization (?).
Saturday Sept. 30.
Another month has nearly gone with those before the flood
no more to heard off until the trump of God shall sound and call
us to the Judgment.
0
that I had improved the time more advantageously § let
not so much pass without improving in deeds that would have blessed
this nation when I should have been slumbering in the dust.
But
the moment that is gone is gone forever.
0
God help me in time to come to live more unreservedly
to thee--My soul mourns the abscence of the Comforter--0 let his
soothing
influences be felt again upon my soul--to cheer me in
my future labors among this people.
This forenoon was spent in looking over some of our
r
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things, § trying to fix two pewter lamps.
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But I made them no
better they both proved to be good for nothing.
I have been writing.
30,
This afternoon
Closed one letter fj commenced No. 3.
Wrote
two pages, but shall probably write them over for fear they may
make wrong impress ions --The Lord guide me in reference to it-
Just at supper time the king's vessel came to anchor bringing
Kinau from Maui, 5 a salute was fired by the British man of war
lying in the harbor.
A schooner has also arrived from Maui--
By one of the vessels have received a lengthy letter from bro.
Munn.
This evening there is a prayer meeting at bro. Castle's.
0 Lord meet with us § prepare us for the S.
Sunday Oct. 1.
To day another month has commenced, § another week
also.
0 Lord let them be spent in thy fear-
Last evening attended an interesting meeting at bro.
Chamberlain's conducted by him.
brethren prayed.
We had five prayers fj all the
C. Castle, J. D. § myself--
This evening I feel much fatigued from the labors of
the day but purpose to go out this evening to hear bro. Lafon
at the Chapel.--This morning attended Dr. J.'s sabbath school
§ visited J.'s at the Hale pule.
Have made arrangements to have
her class of girls go [to] the Mauka school house 5 I take them
half a day § she the other half.
present.
This afternoon I did so, 50
Bro. Smith has preached all day.
Mareka 13.37.
Text in the morning
"0 ka'u e olelo aku nei ia oukou, oia no ka'u e
olelo aku nea i na kanaka a pau loa.
noon Solomona 22.4.
E maka ala."
This after
"No ka na au haahaa ka ma kau ia Iehova
0 ka waiwai, hoi a me hanohano a me ke oia.'
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I could understand much more of it than any sermon I have heard
before in native.
Had somewhat incouraged (!) from it to hope
that with perseverance I may be able to understand, converse §
pray with this dying people.-After the morning service I went to the chapel to hear
bro. Diel.
I hate."
Text Jer. 2
"0 do not this abominable thing which
Several officers of the British man of war were there.
They were also at the native service in the morning.
0 to feel
more that these natives have souls as valuable as our own--To labor
for their good § not faint--for "If I faint in the day of adversity
my strength is small."
In contrast with what we anticipated how different are
our privileges in these ends of the earth.
Have heard two ser
mons to day in native § one in our own tongue,
privileges prove a curse to our soul.
Lord, let these
J. has been out with me
altho' somewhat afflic|t]ed .with the head ache § fever--But I
must stop writing £j start for the meeting.
Monday Oct. 2.
Last evening bro. D. § myself went down to the Chapel
£j heard an excellent Sermon from bro. Lafon from Rev. 6:17.16.17.
The house was very well filled.
The capt. of the man of war in
the harbor § some of the other officers were present.
ever heard him preach plainer.
The house was solemn £j
I scarcely
I could
not but feel that good would be done by his pungent discourse.
To day has been the day to pray for the salvation of a
dying world.
particular.
Many scenes have been interesting to us, one in
About 10 1/2 o ’clock bro. Smith called at the
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school-house § told me the brethren generally were going down
to call on the Capt. of the man of war.
§ went down.
I left the School with J.
Bro. Chamberlain, Judd, Smith,Dimond, Hall, Castle
§ myself were taken on board by some natives.
We remained on
board an hour, § it was spent in interesting conversation with
Capt. Bruce a man about 50 years of age, large in stature, gen
tlemanly, § unassuming in his manners § bears a strong resemblance
to those who follow the meek § lowly Jesus.
Whether he was, or
not a professor we were not able to, or did not ascertain.
We
learned from him some fundamental principals in government of
nations, § that it would have been proper to have had the Catholics
kept on board the vessel in which they came.
We learned also
that a spanish Catholic bishop § two with him, one an Irish
jesuit were coming in the vessel European.
advised them not to come.
the Gambie Is.
He told us that he
They said they were on their way to
He said that was not certain however, as they
were like moles which worked underground.
They made application
to him, but he would not bring them.
As we were leaving he led us about the ship § answered
all our enquiries with apparent pleasure--We left the vessel
with the promise that he would call on us.
as usual--
This afternoon school
When we came home § found Mr. § Mrs. Diel here to
tea--Learned from him some more interesting facts respecting
Capt. Bruce.
He has a select library of strictly religious books.
He remarked in reply to bro. D's saying they were good books,
that they were read too.
He reads a sermon to his men once on the
sabbath, and reads service with them.
This evening have attended monthly concert at bro. C's-22 present--conducted by bro. Diel--3 prayers.
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Tuesday Oct. 3.
This morning just before school time, Dr. Judd came to
me to copy some writings for the king to send to Great Britain.
As I was not able to do it out of school I concluded to take
the morning for it 5 J. got Sister Castle to help her in school.
I did not complete it until after dinner.
I took it to Dr. Judd
Ei he was fearful it was not neat enough § concluded to get bro.
Lafon to try--
This afternoon have been in school as usual.
After school J. § myself took a walk back of us among the Kalo
patches--to breathe the fresh air § see some natives.
returned bro. Ej Sis. D. had taken their supper.
no season of prayer.
When we
At noon had
Have just returned from the bath-house.
Commenced reading Ezekiel to day in my reading the Bible by
course.
Lord help me to understand what is meant to be under
stood in it Ej draw a lesson from the exceeding wickedness of thy
ancient people Ej fear lest a promise being left to me of enter
ing into rest I should fail of so doing-This evening I purpose to write.
Wednesday Oct. 4.
This morning we received word that Capt. Bruce of the
English ship of war was coming up to call upon the families, Ej
that Mr. Brinsmade was coming with him.
When we went to school
we left an invitation for him to call at the school.
our scholars of it Ej requested them to sit very still.
We told
Just
as we had finished writing and preparing to close school he
came accompanied by Mr. Brinsmade, Dr. Judd 5 Lafon.
When we
saw them coming we immediately rang the bell for the classes in
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the meeting house § they were soon there § came in very still
and sat still very still.
After asking them a few questions §
hearing one of the smaller girls read, we sang two verses of the
48 hymn.
I then requested him to make a few remarks--he at first
hesitated but I urge (!) him a little § he said nearly as follows
§ Dr. Judd interpreted it.
It is highly gratifying to your Euro
pean friends, that you are blest with those who are laboring for
your good 5 that you are making such proficiency--We hope there
fore that you will listen 5 obey their instructions 5 if you will
do this their (!) is no doubt but that you will become Christians,
§ grow up § become useful members of community.
prayed § the scholars went out two by two.--
Dr. Judd then
Dr. Judd exhibited
to him some of the maps made by the members of the high school.
We returned home § the others went to call at Bro. Tinker's and
at the printing office §c.
to tea.
home
Sister Dimond expects him to morrow
Immediately after school went to writing in my letter
wrote as long as I could see--
in native.
Then Poha came § we read
After this went to meeting conducted by bro. Lafon
who preached upon the prophecies in Rev. 16.
He refered the
third angel to Italy, the fourth to Bonepart, § the sixth Angel
to Ottoman, the waters mean nations or people.
The seventh to
the cholera.
Friday Oct.
6.
Yesterday I had very few scholars in the morning--about
10 o'clock bro. Smith came § when was dismissed he gave out Ke
Kumu Kamalii--He also came in the afternoon when school was
about half out § when school was closed destributed to the boys
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Ke Kumu Kamalii.
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When we came from school in the afternoon we made
preparations to see the Officers of the man of war.
until after sun-set.
They did [not] come
When I went down Kinau § her husband were
there also bro. § sis. Smith, together with Capt. Bruce § five
others--Their names I do not recollect.
After conversing a short
time with Kekuanoua bro. Brinsmade § Mr. Jarvis came in.
after this we went out to supper.
Soon
I was seated by the side of
one of the officers, a young man 5 whose father is said to be
the bishop of Dublin.
Was pleased with his conversation.
During
the evening the rest of the brethren came with their wives except
bro. Chamberlain's wife-conversation.
We spent the evening in interesting
About 8 o'clock Kinau § her husband left. About
8 1/2 o'clock, the capt. § his officers left.
Soon all left--§
we had no prayer.
On their way here they overtook Kinau in her hand cart
§ she very politely asked him to get into the hinder part $ ride.
This was quite a laughable circumstance.
The Officers told Sister
Dimond that they thought [they] should call up 3 see the school-but they have not been.
When they all had gone J. § myself re
tired to our room glad to get alone.
of company.
We are neither of us fond
To day has passed as usual.
We have been the sub
ject of prayer to-day by our reinforcement.
Bro. Smith has been in school all day.
this afternoon.
Few scholars
Bro. Smith thinks he will be with us until
hoike--After that, at all events, we must go alone.
Another
week's labors in school are done, but how imperfectly have they
been accomplished.
No souls converted.
for the souls of our scholars.
Help, Lord to labor
To pray with § for them.---
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This evening after school visited the relic of Kamehameha.
She was afflicted with the asthma.
Was patient § resigned § said
God was patient with her--§ all she desired was to be ready to
die.
Saturday Oct. 7.
Last evening was engaged in writing from my diary in
my letter home.
Came up to the present time to day day (!) I
have closed a third epistle double sheets--closed my letter to
Mr. Ruggles or rather added a little to one I had written two
months before--Commenced one to bro. Charles § this afternoon
one to my sister Sarah.
This morning the king arrived in his vessel § brought
bro. Andrews.
When the vessel came in the king § the English
frigate exchanged salutes by firing.
The king fired from his
vessel, from the fort at the side of the harbor--^ from the hill.
At firing of one of the cannon on the hill a man was so blown
to pieces that he has since died--The firing continued about 3/4
of an hour--While they were in the act of firing an English whale
ship arrived § anchored.
About 11 o'clock J. § myself walked
mauka about a mile--Called on two teachers females.
One of them
was very polite to us--invited within § gave us a melon.
returned much fatigued § soon took dinner.
We
I then went to writing
5 kept at it until 5 o'clock.
Just before dinner Bro. Bingham
§ wife returned from Waialua.
Came from Ewa to day on horse back.
This evening since supper J. has been out to see one
of our scholars very sick--Says he will not live till morning.
Another woman also who is near her end--0 how fast this people
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are dying--What is done for them must be done quickly.
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0 Lord
help us to be faithful § to khow nothing among them but Jesus
Christ § him crucified.
Monday Oct. 9.
Attended a prayer meeting Saturday night at bro. C's
conducted by bro. Lafon, also this evening Monthly concert for
sabbath schools at bro. Tinker's conducted by bro. L.
Yesterday
morning J. attended to the little girls § in the afternoon.
Read
to them § questioned to them in the Kumu Kamalii for Oct. the
boy sinking in the water.
Mr. Bingham preached all day--In the morning from Amoza 5:14.15-In the afternoon from Iakoba 1.5
"Ina i nele kakihi o oukou i
ke akamai, e noi aka oia i ke Akua i ka mea i hoaui wale mai no
na mea a pau me ka hoino ole mai, a e haauiia mai noia nona."
At noon went to hear Mr. Deil ( 0
evening did not go out.
from Is. 3.10.11--In the
Saturday night an invitation came to
all the mission here thru' Dr. Judd to visit this afternoon at
one o'clock to visit the Emogene.
This afternoon we dismissed
our school § turn out without our dinners expecting dinner on
board.
We waited some at Mr. Brinsmade for the king § Kinau to
get away.
Kinau went away but the king remained behind.
The
Capt. § officers waited on us around the vessel for some time
§ then we returned.
It was 3 o'clock when we got home § four
when we eat dinner.
This morning I added some thing to my letter
to sister S. 5 this afternoon added something to my letter to
Charles.
Commenced one to Dr. Lansing on some letter paper on which
were some printed resolutions.
J. did not go out this evening
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being quite unwell.
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About sunset called upon Mr. Bingham § wife.
Saw Mr. Brinsmade there.
Friday Oct. 13.
All the spare time I have had this week out of school
has been devoted to writing letters home.
getting nine ready, for the Persia
sail tomorrow.
I have succeeded in
Capt. Amly who expects to
Three to my parents, one to Mr. Ruggles written
about two months since, one to Dr. Lansing, one to Sister Sarah,
one to bro. Charles, one to bro. Strong, one to my bro. Horace.
J. has prepared eight.
We have been much driven in preparing
our letters § feel somewhat released this evening--our school
being closed for the week § our letters ready, § sent to the
letter bag.
We sent also two bundles of Sandwich Is. Gazettes,
containing each two papers § a supplement, No. 48 § 49. Vol. 1.
Wednesday evening we had a meeting as usual at bro.
Chamberlain's.
Bro. Tinker conducted it.
bro. Lafon sailed for Kauai.
Tuesday afternoon
Yesterday afternoon Capt. Bruce
sailed, for Hawaii Society Is. Pitcairnes Is. § from thence back
to Valpariso.
Tuesday he had an interview with the king § had
some statements made respecting the character of the British
consul.
Last evening attend the sailors prayer meeting but no
sailors present - Made some remarks § also a prayer, after meeting bro. Diel asked
me if I knew of any pious mechanics in America.
They were wishing
to send to try to get some to come out here as there appears to
be an opening.
This week bro. Smith has been into school most every
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day § staid generally but part of the time.
Last sabbath morning while winding up my watch the chain
broke § yesterday I got it from the watch maker's § this morning
it broke again.
Left my other, or Mrs. C. watch to be cleaned.
Returned mine again to the watch-maker's this morning.
This
evening J. has gone to a female prayer meeting at bro. Smith's.
Saturday Oct. 14.
This morning was busy in doing some things about the
house § setting some glass at the school house.
After dinner
J. went to Dr. Judd's Ej had a tooth plugged Ej her teeth scraped.
Dr. J. worked at them two hours.
J. has spent the day in sewing.
This morning the Persia went out--This afternoon two vessels have
anchored outside.
prayer meeting.
Am now about going to our Saturday evening
Will the Lord meet with us E| give to us all a
spirit of devotion Ej a soul to feel for souls--
Lord's day Oct. 15.
Last evening attended the prayer meeting conducted by
bro. Hall.
prayed.
We had five prayers--all the brethren present
Some of them made a few remarks.
This morning arose
about the usual time but had no season of prayer before break
fast.
J. attended the sabbath school but I remained at home
Ej studied out a lesson in "Ke Kumu Kamalii" that I might be
able to take the charge of the scholars in the afternoon.
During the same time prayed alone in native.
in native.
Attended service
Mr. B. was quite late--Text Epeso 6.4. "Ou kou hoi
o na makua. mai hoonaukiuki aku i na keiki a oukou; aka. e alakai
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ia lakou maka hoopono ame ka hoo naauao a ka Haku".
meeting just in time for us to get to the chapel.
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He closed
At the Chapel
bro. Andrews preached from Gal. 1.11.12 "But I certify you, bre
thren, that the gospel which was preached of me, is not after
man.
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it
but by the revelation of Jesus Christ."
Two principle heads
1st, What gospel did Paul mean, evidently the old scriptures
or in fact a sum of the doctrines of the Bible--II Prove that
it was not after man.
1st.
Its doctrines were incomprehensible.
The Trinity, The God § man combined, The resurection--Men never
would have written a book which condemned themselves.
loved them, § wicked men hated them £jc §c.
Good men
Several very striking
5 powerful inferences.
At 2 o'clock attended sabbath school--62 scholars present
Read § questioned them upon "Ke kaao o ka manaoio" and "Ke kaika
wahine uuku".
Felt more interested than usual myself § had some
command of the language.
After this attended service again in
Native--bro. Andrews preached from Luka 10.26.
helu aua?"
"Pehea kau helu-
He spoke so fast that I did not understand him.
This has greatly discouraged me § for an hour I have felt bad-ua manaka nui loa au--
Since supper have had a season of prayer
by myself and another with J. § sung, but my manaka does not
leave.
0 Lord, help me to profit by thy chastisements lest I
be condemned with the world.
Do not go out this evening at the
Chapel.
Wednesday Oct. 18
This afternoon our school has closed § tomorrow we have
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he hoiki--Monday Dr. Judd came to us to copy some documents of
the king to send to Capt. Bruce.
but one as yet.
J. has copied two sheets § I
Hope to finish them to morrow.
Reed, some notes
from Ka neohe yesterday § I answered one of them § put a book
up for sister Parker § took it to bro. C.'s.
In that note I told
her it was somewhat doubtful about our visiting Keneohe (!) during
our vacation.
Three vessels have arrived this week.
will be going home.
Hope some of them
If so I shall attempt to write
some more
letters.
Friday Oct. 20
After writing the above on Wednesday evening we went to
the meeting at bro. C's.
read 12th chap. Ron,
It was conducted by bro Andrews.
He
He made a few remarks from these words
"Be not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Other of the brethren made remarks some said the[y] thought they
were doing things for the Lord but what they did had a tendency
to make them stupid.
I then made the enquiry--Is it possible
to work for God with all our might § lack fervency of spirit?
Some intimated by their remarks that such a thing was possible,
but to me, it was not plain (aka aole maopope Pau).
Bro. Smith
made the concluding prayer--I wished to say more but durst not.
Yesterday was our Hoike--All our scholars assembled about
half past 9 o'clock, § remained until 11 o'clock.
Bro. Hall's
school from Maaka was exhibited at the same time.
Our scholars
were 255 in number after we had closed other schools came in, §
I remained until they had finished exhibiting which was half past
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Heard considerable yesterday about § to day about
the morals of Captains § of the foreigners.
Understood that Capt.
B--n. had spent a night in fort for Moe Kolohe that he was found
with the mistress of R.C.--also heard from Mr. Bingham that and (!)
old sea capt. told him he did not know of but one Capt. besides
himself that was not guilty of adultery--heard also from Mr. B.
that the constable was very active in committing to prision (!)
all he could find engaged in that that was contrary to law.
Heard to day that bro Calkins a clerk for Mr. Brinslmade
had a man (a native) come to him § offer his daughter to him as
a mistress.
He replied he did not want her but he knew who did
§ took him to the Governor Kaukau
§ he had him confined in irons--
Heard also that the capt of the ship which was now stand
ing off § on for several days went to Lahaina § was taken up there,
Ej after paying his fine came down here Ej is now on shore doing
that which his evil heart leads him to do.
caught § put into the fort.
Hope he may get
Heard also that some of the wives of
the foreigners, thought their husbands must have misstrisses (!)
in tropical climes--This was a climax indeed.
Last evening Capt. Brewer § Mrs., Dominis were here to
supper.
While they were here a vessel came to anchor Ej it proved
to be the Jones Capt. Dominis from the coast.
He sent a note
or some one that he wished to see his wife--They left immediately.
Capt. Dominis charges his wife, so I understtod, when he left
not to associate with the missionaries.
of religion.
She left home a professor
After supper went down to the chapel prayer meeting.
Just [as] I got to the gate met a mate of the Howard, which is
to sail monday for America.
Tried to get him into meeting, but
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he would not go in I conversed with him.
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Went into the meeting,
5 bro. Johnstone was making the concluding prayer.
filled with sailors.
1837
The room was
This forenoon wrote a letter to Mr. Olmstead
I then went to work at my boxes putting upon them
cover with Locks, § butts.
after sun set.
Completed one which took me until
This evening feel exceedingly fatigued--J. has gone
to a female prayer meeting--since she left I have written the
above.
Have felt to day like a man let out of prison--Yesterday
afternoon copies two more sheets for Dr. Judd--of the king's com
plaint to king Wm.
Saturday Oct. 21.
This forenoone spent in finishing my work which I commenced
yesterday.
The boxes make very good chests.
little, or nothing.
were here to supper.
This afternoon have done
This evening bro. Chamberlain § his family
Just before supper read two sermons in Mr.
Finney's lectures on revivals.
Since supper have had a sweet
season of prayer in the bath-house.
J. has been sick to-day vomit
ing several times § this evening has a severe head ache.
Learned to day that a vessel is expected from America in Dec.
or Jan.
If so shall hope to receive letters
be able also to
answer some of them this winter--This evening a prayer meeting
at bro. C's.
Expect to conduct it.
Will the Lord assist me, 5
may his presence be manifested.
Tuesday Oct. 24.
Three days have now run away without writing in my diary.
Saturday evening we had an interesting meeting conducted by bro.
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On the sabbath I enjoyed myself more than usual = Felt
more a spirit of prayer.
In the morning attended to our little
class in the mauka school house.
Bro. A. preached in native in
the morning but I could understand only a little.
Timoteo 1.5.24.
His text was
After this went down to the chapel § heard bro.
Diel from these words, "Are not my ways equal are not your ways
unequal."
school.
E z . 18 chap.--After dinner J. went to the sabbath
In the afternoon bro. Bingham preached from Epeso, 3.4.
Same subject he had last sabbath--getting children to school,
or in some way educating them.
us there until after sun set.
He was quite animating.
He kept
During the day § evening I read
Barnes' introductory essay to Butler's Analogy.
Yesterday morning took down my letter to Mr. Olmstead
5 found the Howard was not going until to day--
From thence
visited bro. Smith's premises, § when I returned home went to
fixing my umbrella.
After dinner commenced a letter to bro.
Ferris of Norwalk.
When I had written about a page bro. Andrews § Judd came
in to get me to assist me in examing (!) the documents of the
king to England.
them.
We worked at them until dark but did not finish
After supper I commenced my letter again.
§ wife came in § staid until 9 o'clock.
Soon bro. Castle
After they left I finished
my letter § When I retired it was 10 1/4 o'clock.
This morning
I sealed it § took it over to bro. Smith's before breakfast.
Did not have my season of prayer until after breakfast § prayers.
Wrote to bro. McDonald § sent by bro. Andrews.
this commenced another letter.
the sabbath school of D.
After
This was to Mr. E. T. Hoyt § to
After dinner finished it § took to Mr.
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Reynold's store for Capt. Worth.
sailed in his man of war for Maui.
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During the afternoon the king
The Peru also sailed for Maui
Capt. Worth's ship Howard sailed for America.
Two or three
schooners have sailed also out of the harbor.
Early this morning a ship was seen at the leeward § at
sun set she had not yet arrived--She is reported to be from Japan
This evening have written to bro. Johnston about the system of
salaries §c.
Wednesday Oct. 2 5
Like as we did yesterday so this morning we saw § Bark
on the horizon at the West of us.
She anchored about sunset.
This forenoon commenced a letter to bro. Bliss, also wrote one
to Dea. J. White of Boston.
Wrote one also to bro. Wilcox at
Hilo.
About noon bro. Dimond § sister Hall went to Ewa in a
canoe.
on foot.
Bro. Chamberlain § Castle have been to Kaneohe, § back,
Rec^ two notes from Sister Smith to come over to Kane-
ohe--shall not go this week as we have learned to bro. Emerson
§ his family expect to be there on Friday § spend the sabbath.
Bro. Tinker lectured to us this evening from Rom. 12.1.
Thursday Oct. 26.
This morning soon after breakfast I went and asked Mr.
Bingham for his horse to go to Waikiki.
About 9 o'clock sister
Castle, J § myself went together in a wagon § were gone most of
the forenoon.
We rode into the midst of the grove of cocoa-nut
trees § walked roung [round] some visiting the houses.
We were
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presented by the natives with alua niu.
bro. Dimond had returned from Ewa.
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When we returned we found
Soon after dinner I went to
translating a tract written by Davida Malo--About half completed
it.
Worked until after sunset.
We all went to bro. S. to supper.
Soon after supper we returned home § I went down to the Chapel
prayer meeting.
Few present.
Have just returned.
Friday Oct. 27
Have accomplished little or nothing to day.
noon labored some in the carpenters shop.
This fore
This afternoon read
a piece by Prof. Hitchcock on the connection of Geology with
natural religion in the Biblican Repository.
to bro. Coan.
After this read some in Butler's analogy.
sunset went to Bro. Chamberlain's to supper.
after supper.
Then wrote a letter
After
Returned immediately
After my season of prayer went to see Mr. Tolman.
Had not been there long before Mr. Eduard Jackson came in 5 began
to tell about his adventure at sea--soon began to say that the
missionaries had done no good, that priest craft was a money mak
ing business.
Conversed with him some upon the subject.
return home until 8 1/2 o'clock.
Smith to a female prayer meeting.
Did not
Found J. had gone out to bro.
Have felt unhappy all day
from some thing that occurred this morning.
My past offences
have stared me in the face all day--May I gather wisdom from it
all 5 so behave in days to come as I should before all my fellow
men § before God--"How great a matter a little fire kindleth."
Sat. Oct. 28.
This forenoon I wrote to bros. Knapp § Munn, § left at
bro. Chamberlain's.
I have no letters on hand now unanswered.
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This afternoon I spent with Dr. Judd in having a tooth plugged
$ in cutting his hair.
Had my own cut this forenoon by J.
Bathed
this afternoon § made preparations for the Sabbath.
This evening attended the prayer meeting at bro. C.'s
conducted by bro. Dimond.
Had three prayers.
Talked together
about labouring for a revival of religion such as we have witnessed
at home.
Lead us 0 God to labor in such as to be blessed of
God in our endeavors.
0 Lord prepare me for the sabbath.
Lord's day Oct. 29.
This morning I enjoyed my season
of devotion.
breakfast read the 14th Lack. § Henry's (?) notes.
After
J. attended
the sabbath school while she was gone I prayed by myself in native,
read also in my diary the record of God dealings towards me a year
since.
My heart was affected by reading the it (!).
Truly I
was lead [led] by him who hath said "I will never leave you nor
forsake you".
Attended service § heard bro. Bingham preach again
upon the subject of training children.
Immediately after this went down to the chapel § heard
bro. Diel preach from 2 Tim 2.9. "But the word of God is not
bound."
It was very good.
On my return bro. Smith told me some
things that Gazette had been publishing trying to make out that
the mission was a failure by taking insolutive (?) statements
from the brethren who had report[ed] to the rooms.
Whether for
eigners allow that we do any good or not may the word of God
have precourse § be glorified.
Bro. Dimond brought home with
him to dinner bro. Calkins § Capt. Pease.
After dinner the
subject of whaling upon the sabbath came up.
I made a very few
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plain remarks which appeared afterwards to be very applicable
to Capt. P.
He is not a professor, but I should indulging a
hope of being a Christian.
whales
He says he is accustomed to take
upon the sabbath but does not think it is right.
Jus
tifies himself because he agreed with the owners to do so.
him that made no difference.
Told
God claims were binding rather than
men's .
May he profited by the remarks made by us all.
his conscience approved of what we said.
till he comes out decided.
our class.--
He said
May he have no peace
After this I went § took charge of
Bro. Bingham preached this afternoon from 1 Theis.
2.4.--Men must not preach to please men.
This evening do not go out--feel exceedingly fatigued.
0 Lord help me to carry much of the sabbath into the week upon
which we have entered.
Monday Oct. 30
This morning I arose about 5 o'clock § had my season
of reading before breakfast.
After breakfast § prayer I went
§ sppnt a few minutes at the morning prayer meeting of the natives.
After I returned I sat down § wrote a letter to Capt. Pease upon
the that (!) subject we were conversing about yesterday.
I then
took it down § gave it to bro. Calkins § at noon I learned from
bro. Dimond that he had received it.
When I returned found some
papers here left by Dr. Judd for me to copy.
to the Europa § her catholic passengers.
in the Sandwich Island Gazette.
It was Kinau's tabu
After dinner read some
It contained extracts from the
Missionary Herald of what some of our brethren had sent to the
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One spoke of the oppression of the chiefs.
§ Judd were mourning over that-chiefs as they do.
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Bro. Bingham
All do not stand up for the
Rec^ by the Becket a letter from bro W. at
About dusk bro. Calkins brought one from Capt. Tristram
D. Pease in answer to one I wrote in the morning.
me but said he could not follow its directions.
for his soul.
He thanked
If not, I tremble
This evening attended the prayer meeting for slaves,
conducted by bro. Smith.
He read The preamble of the N .Y .Y.M.A.S.S .
§ the account of Amos Dresser written by himself.
We had only
three prayers.--
Thursday Nov. 9, 1837
Having just returned from Kaneohe I seat myself to record God's
varied dealings towards me § mine during 9 days of absence from H.
Tuesday morning 31st ult. I made some enquiries respecting
a horse for J. to ride to the pali, but as I could not get a saddle
without borrowing out of the mission family, we concluded to stay
at home.
Not long after we had come to such a conclusion bro.
Castle came in § prevailed upon us, to go in company with him §
his wife.
We immediately set about getting ready.
I succeeded
in getting a side-saddle of Mrs. Corey through Mrs. Little.
After
sending a native for it, § he not succeeding I went for it myself
§ brought it here on my back.
In the mean time bro. C. obtained
Mrs. Little's horse § Mrs. Diell's side-saddle.
We waited nearly
an hour for bro. C. § finally started of without him just at noon.
We had not gone more than a mile before they overtook us.
C. § myself went on foot.
hours.
Bro.
We reached the pali in about two
We had sent a native on before us with our bundles 5
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to have horses sent for our wives the other side of the pali.
Kailielieli accompanied us § returned with us to day.
We were
about 1 1/2 hours going down the pali § walking ai mile on the
other side before the horses came for us.
There were four of
them--Mr. Emerson's two horses, § two others.
We reached bro.
Parker's about sun set § found bro. Emerson, wife 5 two children
there, having got there about noon.
we were pleased to meet there.
of us together.
It was pleasant to have so many
Sister P. succeeded very well in making prepara
tions for so many of us.
for her bed.
Altho' it made bro P. pilikia
Sister Smith was driven to a settee
In the evening the subject of conversation was upon
the oppression of this government, § the present system with
natives in the families of the missionaries.
The next day (Wednesday) after visiting the school some
one proposed a ride in a canoe across the bay, distance four miles.
It was agreed upon § we four (Parker, Emerson, Castle 5 myself)
soon set off, being rowed by two natives.
in crossing.
We were about an hour
When we had reached the opposite side we took a
walk of about five miles--wandering near the remains of a volcano
along on the beach where we gathered a few shells, § around a
salt lake or pond where we saw some very large heaps of salt.
Near the salt, we saw a large stick of timber on the shore some
what rotten.
We supposed it to have floated from the American
coast to the place where it lay.
kai.
From thence we could see Molo
We were about two hours performing our jaunt of 5 miles
on foot.
We gave directions that the canoe should be ready for
us on the opposite side of the salt pond at our return.
It was
so but we could not get to it without wading as the water was
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They had not eaten dinner § soon we all sat down to
the table about 3 1/2 o'clock P.M.
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We reached the boat and in an hour we were back to
bro. P.'s.
bro. P
9,
This was the afternoon for
lecture § not long after dinner, bro. E. P. § myself
' £
went to the meeting.
went to walk.
Our wives (J* 5 sister Castle) § Sister Smith
Bro. Emerson preached from Luka Mok. lO.Paa, 42.
"Aka, hookahi no mea o pono ai".
In the evening bro. Castle
was taken quite sick with a nervous fever.
of his shoe parting his foot.
This was on account
The next morning he was much better,
but [we did] not go on to Waialua as we expected.
tating for about two hours whether we ought to go.
We were hesi
Our wives
were opposed to our going on account of bro. C.'s health.
Soon
we learned that the canoe had been fixed for us, § then unfixed
§ the man who was to go with us had gone off.
This put an end
to it.
Soon after dinner bro. Emerson
on their way to Honolulu.
ma
started for Kailua
They were making a tour round the Is.
preaching here § there on the way.
bro. C. Ej wife with J
myself
walked towards the mountains about a mile § I became somewhat
light
^ trifling.
We retired early with the expectation of starting early
the next morning.
The next morning came
soon after breakfast
5 prayers we started for the canoe, our wives accompanying us
part way to the canoe.
We got into the canoe about 8 1/2 o'clock--
For an hour, or more we had to row.
to row us.
We had a native man § boy
We assisted them a little in rowing.
We stopped on
a sand back, about 4 or 5 miles from the place of starting, to
raise our sail.
This reminded us of Robison Crusoe (!)--seeing
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the tracks on the sand.
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Here I got a few small shells.
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We were
hindered about half an hour in preparing our sail, but soon made
it up in our more rapid progress.
Soon after we commenced sailing
the wind rose £j the waves rolled, threatening sometimes to swallow
up our frail bark.
Had it not been for the coral, which extended
some ways from the shore just under the water, 5 warded off the
heavy sea, we must have perished.
not have ventured.
Had it not been for this we should
Before we had gone two miles we passed a
very large cone of rock several hundred feet high.
It was about
the proportion of a cone on which are formed hat bodies.
about 3/8 of a mile around its base.
It was
It made a grand appearance.
Soon after passing this we were landed § went on foot about half
a mile on account of the heavy sea coming to the shore.
We soon
embarked again § the remainder of the way sailed nearer the shore.
We sailed until we reached Haula [Hauula] $ where we were pre
vented from going farther on account of the absence of coral to
keep off the high sea.
our way to Waialua.
This was twenty miles from Kaneohe 5 half
We passed two quite large bays 5 the moun
tain just back from the shore was high, steep 5 grand in its
appearance.
We reached Haula in four hours, at 12 1/2 o'clock.
Here the natives received us, 5 entertained us with a comfortable
shelter, seat, § soon with a boiled fowl § some boiled potatoes
(sweet).
salt.
We had only one knife.
We had each of a plate § some
Of this ^ some ginger cake 5 an orange put up by Sister
Parker we made a comfortable repast.
We sent word to this place
that we should be there the day before § they prepared a pig for
us to eat, ^ horses to pursue our journey.
ready this day for us.
The horses were soon
And about 2 o'clock we started on horse
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back with each of us a horse, § our leader [on] a horses
was the teacher of the place--
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Our leader
About four miles from this we stopped
where the governor of that district was building a sugar mill.
Just beyond this I stopped
§ examined very hastily a school taught
by a graduate of the high school.
ant.
He had 57 scholars § one assist
I was much pleased with the appearance of his school.
This
was in the diocease (!) of Mr. Emerson--Just beyond this a teacher
§ all his school came out to salute us.
We traveled on the wind
ward side of the island until we reached about 8 miles § nearly
the end of the island.
Much of that we passed over was covered
with sand § appeared as if once covered with the sea.
The sea
was cut off from our sight by a large bank of sand made undoubtedly
by the water.
At this point we proved to be twelve miles from Waialua.
I thought it to be but about 5 or 6 miles § was somewaht dis
couraged in riding so far for this distance especially as there
was the appearance of a severe thunder storm for the last half
of the way.
In this last twelve miles we passed several collec
tions of houses with apparently a school attached to each.
When
we were within about three miles of Waialua, it began to rain.
It had thundered § lightened for some time.
about 6 1/2 o'clock.
almost torrents.
got quite wet.
We reached Waialua
It was quite dark § the rain descended in
Bro. C. § myself had umbrellas, but bro. C.
My own feet,
§ legs were wet.
As the native
had not arrived with our calabash we borrowed clothes of bro. Locke.
Sister Locke soon had some supper ready for us.
for us to meet with one of our brethren again.
It was pleasant
On account of
our fatigue we retired early occupying the house § bedroom of
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On board of the canoe in the morning I was sea
sick § had the headache in the afternoon.
I feel now some as
I did then § shall record no more to night.
Friday Morning.
I begin this morning to renew the notice
of my visit to Waialua.
Saturday morning bro. C. § myself accompanied by bro.
Locke visited Mr. Emerson’s premises, § his accommodations in
which bro. L. had become, in some respects, a sharer.
house was built of stone one story high.
§ cook room attached to it.
Bro. E.'s
It had a good cellar,
The house itself had four rooms.
A sitting room, a dining room, a study § a bed-room.
which were very accommodating.
All of
Bro. L. had fixed up a douby house
which bro. E. had built to accommodate visitors, § for a work
shop, § had just commenced keeping house in it.
rooms.
They made three
They did not have board floors--It was nearly as large
§ as accommodating as bro. P.'s at Kaneohe.
From his dining
room back to his cook room § native house which were under one
roof for about 15 feet was a lanai, tight on one side § open on
the other.
These were built of grass, § appeared very comfortable.
I was much pleased with his situation § the appearance of the
country.
The school house which was of doubies was laid up but
the roof was not on.
It was very large.
A river, of some con
siderable size, was running within a few rods of their dwellings.
The salt water set up there.
Along on the bank of the river were
several springs, some were for water to drink, § some for washing.
The ground was some what stony--Bro. E. had sugar cane, § almost
every thing that would grow, under culture.
mill for making molasses.
He had also a sugar
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When we returned from our morning walk, Laanui came in.
He is the chief of that part of the island.
place also came in.
The head man of that
He is a deacon in bro E's church.
With
these we spent some time in conversing until the time of dinner
arrived.
Soon after dinner bro. C. § L. § myself went down to
the river § had a season of swimming.
enjoyed for some years.
which was built of grass.
This was what I had not
After this we visited the meeting house,
It was about 100 feet long § 50 wide.
The timbers in it were very nice.
The pulpit was built of koa.
The bell was hung up by a chain § was rung by having a rope attached
to the tongue.
But this was hewa because it had broken off several
pieces from the bell § it was very imperfect in its sound.
this meeting house bro. L. had his school.
5 no school.
In
This day was Saturday
From here we called on Laanui who resided within
a stone's throw of the church.
Of him we tried to get a horse
to come to Ewa on Monday but did not succeed.
5 engaged them.
Got two of others
One of them was to be rode through to H. for
the wife of his owner who had gone round the island with bro.
Emerson.
During the afternoon we went up a hill § took an ex
tensive survey of the suburbs of Waialua.
High mountains on
each side, but rich § extensive vallies between them.
To the
west was the sea § in fair weather § Kauai could be seen es
pecially at the setting of the sun.
After this we made prepar
ations for the sabbath § had seasons of prayer.
About sunset
we were ready for supper but waited some for bro. Bishop from
Ewa, who was expected to preach on the sabbath.
not come we eat supper.
But as he did
Soon after we were through he came.
He was so troubled with a cold that he had caught the night
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before, being out in the rain, that he could scarcely speak.
After he had eaten we had a kind of prayer meeting.
was not able to pray.
Bro. B.
The other three of us prayed round.
Bro.
B. remarked that it was privilege to hear some [one] else pray
in English which he did not often enjoy.
I had forgotten to
state that bro. L. § his wife were well § that they had a fine
boy of 3 months old.
Sabbath morning came and it was a pleasant day.
It
was not so warm as to be uncomfortable.
In the morning bro. B. felt no better § was obliged
to get others to assist him.
in church.
I read the chapter in the morning
Laanui made the long prayer § the Deac. the last.
Bro. B.'s text was Ioane 3.3.
I could understand him better
than I could three months before, when I was at Ewa.
Immediately after morning service there was a sabbath
I
school § I opened it with prayer.
The lesson for them all was
upon a hand bill containing "Simeon's blessing Christ."
They
all recited it to their teachers, § then I ask the whole school
some questions from it.
The scholars were about 300 in number.
At 1 1/2 o'clock there was another sabbath school at which the
"ai o kala" was the text book.
adults § children together.
This was bro. Emerson's class--
At this I prayed $ bro. Locke ques
tioned the scholars about 4 or 500 in number.
were kept in but about an hour.
The sabbath schools
At the close of the afternoon
school I made some few remarks about immediate repentance.
was hemahema loa ia.
It
At 3 o'clock service commenced again.
In
this bro. Castle led at the singing § I assisted him.
Laanui
made the first prayer again, § part of the preaching.
Bro. B.'s
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text was Ioane 6.37 "A o ka mea ehele mai io'a nei, aole loa wau
kipaku aku ia ia."
In the evening I heard the servants of the
two families recite in the union questions.
Ioane Mok. 1.
I
enjoyed the sabbath very well § felt encouraged from what I did
to go on to get the language.
I became somewhat fatigued from
the labors of the day § retired early.
The next morning (Monday)
we arose about 5 o'clock 6* about 6 1/2 o'clock we had our horses
ready § started for Ewa.
Ewa about 10 1/2 o'clock.
Bro. B. accompanied us.
We reached
We tried some to get to Ewa before
bro. Tinker § his wife should leave in the canoe for H. that one
of us might go with them as we had but one horse from Ewa.
this however we did not succeed.
In
They had been gone two hours.
The country we passed over from Waialua to Ewa was very level
§ the soil rich but entirely uncultivated.
This made me feel
sad to see so much that might be cultivated lying useless.
There were 3 or 4 ravines we had to pass over which were rather
difficult.
We staid at Ewa two hours 5 took some dinner.
concluded to go on with one horse, 5 ride alternately.
We
Bro.
C. started before me, on foot 5 had gone half way (6 miles)
before I overtook him on horse back.
He then took the horse
£j I footed it the rest of the way home.
He rode by the way
of the sea § I came across the Kalo patches.
We reached Hono
lulu in about three hours.
When I reached home Capt. Dominis 5 his wife were here
making a call, but as I was weary § dirty I came up stairs immediatley, § before I had washed § changed my clothes, they
left § I did not speak with them.
Bro. Emerson ma
reached
H. the Friday night before, 5 were here to supper that evening.
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It was monthly concert night § the meeting was at bro.
Bingham's.
Bro. E. conducted the meeting.
At the close of the
meeting, it was proposed that a series of protracted meetings
should be held at the four stations on this island, commenc
ing on the monthly concert day, in Jan. Feb. Mar. § April.
But it was not settled upon.
May such meetings be commenced,
§ we all be prepared for them.
After meeting bro. C. § myself concluded that he should
go over to Kaneohe the next day
I the following day meet him
5 our wives at the Pali with horses.
During the night I did not
sleep much being very much fatigued § annoyed with musquitoes,
for our netting was at Kaneohe.
The next morning it rained §
bro. C. did not start early as he expected, § as the rain con
tinued he gave up going entirely.
I secured a horse § saddle of
bro. Bingham § about 9 o'clock, after writing a note to J. I pro
posed to bro. Castle that we should both go over to Kaneohe on
foot even if it did rain.
it.
I thought we should feel better for
So after we had made arrangements with bro. Judd to send
horses for our wives only the following day we started about half
past 9 o'clock.
It rained every few minutes § the mud, until we
reached mauka some ways, was very deep.
2 o'clock, with our feet wet
were glad to get there.
but a little rain.
We reached Kaneohe about
& our clothes muddy.
However we
On the other side of the pali there was
Sister P. provided us with some dinner § we
partock thereof very bountifully § with very great appetites.
In
the evening we had a prayer meeting.
The next day, Wednesday, as it appeared like rain this
side of the pali we made but little calculation upon starting.
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Just before noon we sent a boy to the pali to see if there were
horses, § if so to raise a smoke on the pali.
We had sent word
the night before by Eleele kauka that horses need not be sent
to the pali if it rained.
Before we started from bro. P.'s smoke
was descried on the pali by some of the natives.
We hastened
to the pali, J. § myself on horseback Sister Castle in the small
wagon drawn by natives § bro. C.
When we had reached within
half a mile of the pali we met Alapai (Eleele kauka) with a
note from bro. Judd, that the horses were not sent to day but
would be the next if it was as pleasant as it was that day.
When
we received this we hastened back as we came except that bro.
Castle rode I went on foot.
Bro. P. ma received us back very
cordially-- We felt some what disappointed but concluded it was
all for the best--And it proved so by preparing our wives to
perform all the jaunt yesterday.
singing § conversation.
The evening was spent in reading
The wind was high during the night §
threatened to throw down our houses over our heads.
passed the night in safety.
But we
Yesterday morning it was clear § windy
§ after sitting a while after breakfast § prayers we started on
horseback for the pali about 10 o'clock.
Three of us rode on
horseback § sister Castle rode in the little wagon drawn by a
company of native boys.
We reached the top of the pali, our
wives being assisted by natives, just at twelve o 'clock--"Nui
loa ka makani maluna o ka pali".
It was so strong that even
the stones could not keep their places.
to our wives.
It was quite fatigueing
We had scarcely seated ourselves to rest § to par
take of some dinner which we had brought with us before natives
came from H. with four horses.
We took off the saddles § let
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After eating we started for H.
J. riding bro. Bingham's horse § sister C. bro. J.'s grey.
We
rode slow § on our way had 2 or 3 little showers which wet us a
little.
We reached home about 3 o'clock § found the dirt blowing
at H. more than ever before.
with dirt.
Everything in the house was covered
bro. B. § family were at Manoa § they had sent us
the horse from there § the native who came with it, took it im
mediately back.
After getting things to rights a little in
our room § feeling somewhat low spirited from fatigue we took
our native testaments § read a chapter § had a prayer in native.
Alapai started in the morning with our things but did [not] get
here until after our arrival.
After supper J. felt somewhat lame
§ we both retired early.
This morning we have felt better than I expected § I
have spent all the forenoon in writing the foregoing except what
I wrote last evening.
Last evening I received a letter from bro.
Lafon stating that Mr. Peck, the silk planter on Kauai was coming
to H. on his way to America.
The vessel in which he came from
Kauai has probably returned this morning as a vessel has just gone
out for Kauai.
A large english ship has gone out this [morningC?)]
but is standing off § on for something.
There are five vessels
in the roads § 8 within.
Saturday Nov. 11
This day I am reminded of the birth-day anniversary of
my father § sister Mary.
One is 77, the other 40 years old.
One § another of their birth day anniversaries will pass away
but I shall not see them.
But I hope to meet them in heaven.
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There together may we recount the wonders of redeeming love.
Yesterday after writing what I did I commenced reading
"Butler's Analogy" § read to J. in the afternoon while she was at
work.
In the evening I read to her while she was making a green
shade for my eyes in the evening.
Was told yesterday of a strange
phenomanon (!) respecting the ebbing § flowing of the tide--The
water here was said to go out two feet very suddenly £j then return
two feet above the common height--supposed to be the effect of
an eqrthquake--vessels in the harbor were left aground, § fish
left upon the beach.
To day we have heard from Maui.
That it was much more
noticable there than here, especially on the windward side of
the island--for the inhabitants had to escape for their lives
§ two old women were actually drowned.
It is thought an eruption
has taken place on Hawaii.
Last evening a little schooner was towed in by several
whale boats.
I suggested that it was built from the wreck of another
vessel by those who might be cast away in her.
to be so.
To day it proves
The vessel was wrecked on Ocean (?) Is. 5 the capt.,
mate § fourteen men have come here from there in this little
schooner.
This morning I rode to the pali to see if I could find
J.'s thimble which she thought she lost there on Thursday.
did not succeed in finding it.
But
This afternoon completed the
translation of Davida Malo's tract.
This evening attended the prayer meeting at bro. Cham
berlain's § conducted the same.
To morrow Mr. Bingham stays to
Manoa § either bro. Smith or Tinker will preach for us.
May they
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be filled with the spirit, § may I be prepared for the sabbath
school.
Since meeting have written the above.
Lord's day Nov. 12
This morning I arose as usual § had my season of prayer
before breakfast.
At 8 o'clock J. took charge of our Infant class.
While she was gone I read some native and attempted to pray in
native.
At 9 1/2 o'clock bro. Tinker preached for us from Mataio
15:7.8.
"E ka poe hookamani, pono io ka Ieaia i olelo anai ai
no oukou, i ka i ana, 0 keia poe kauaka ke hoomaikai mai mei
lakou io'u me ko lahou lehelehe; a ka, o ko lakou naau la, he
mamao loa ia ia'u."
I could understand some of it.
After this
attended the chapel 5 heard Mr. Diell from the jailor's words
Many captains present.
The one whose shipwreck I mentioned yes
terday Capt. Brown, had thanks offered for their deliverance
from death.
At 2 o'clock I went myself to take charge of our infant
class.
Returning therefrom saw two sailors one of them told me
he had a brother at home in Scotland who was a minister § ex
pressed a desire to have the Alphabet of this language to take
to him.
I gave him a "Kumu mua", also each of them a tract.
They belonged to the ship Illinois Capt. Merchant.
noon bro. Smith preached from Solomona 23.26.
haawi mai ia'u kou meau".
This after
"E kuu keiki, e
Could understand most of it.
Since supper this evening J. § myself have been sing
ing, reading § praying, § now we are about to retire.
May we
[be] kept in safety through the night, § prepared on the morrow
to commence our school § to honor God in so doing.
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Monday Nov. 13.
This day we have commenced our school again.
about 100 girls this morning § 62 boys this afternoon.
Castle has been in school all day,
this afternoon.
selves.
We had
Sister
Kaio this morning § Kawahine
Let the schoolars (!) make some laws for them
Got along better than I anticipated.
This evening have
just returned from the monthly concert for sabbath schools at bro.
Tinker's.
Only 5 brethren present § sister Castle--3 prayers.
Feel quite fatigued--Received a short note from bro. McDonald.
Wednesday Nov. 15
Just returned from meeting where bro. Tinker read for
our criticism a piece that he had prepared for the Hawaiian Spec
tator on the views of Missionary enterprizes.
§ high colourings § others false § low.
Some gave false
It read admirably well.
Yesterday § to-day our school was quite interesting.
Scholars increase, about the same number as we had before Hoike.
This forenoon felt rather unwell.
the language more § more every day.
I see my awkardrtess (!) in
Will the Lord help me to
get it--and when I get it use it for his glory.
Saturday Nov. 18.
It is just a year to day since I began to spend my days
with my beloved companion.
0 how swiftly time rolls away!
I
care not how quick my days are numbered if they are only spent
in the service of God.
me.
My schools become more interesting to
0 when will the time come when I shall be able to tell to
them in their own tongue the story of a savior's life, sufferings
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§ death.
Yesterday I proposed to my scholars that they should
bring testaments to read in at the commencement of school.
0
Lord help thy servant to make it plain to them.
To day I have accomplished little or nothing.
Last
night or yesterday the wind change to the south which brought
sea air.
Today it has stormed.
This morning I went to Ladd §
Co. to exchange some braid § after returning home completed a
safety chain which I purpose to give to bro. Parker.
This morn
ing the brethren of this station had a meeting to say who should
take bro. Smith's house, bro. Castle ^ myself.
decide § have left it to us.
They could not
We have not seen each other since
to converse about it, but I think we shall conclude to take it
together.
0 Lord guide us in this, § all things.
Last night
felt very bad from what Sister D. said in reference to our
staying here.
May our trials be profitable to our souls.
This evening attended the prayer at bro. C. conducted
by bro. Castle.
Bro. Chamberlain's three children have been quite sick
to day.
Lord's day Nov. 19.
This morning I arose at 5 o'clock § spent the time un
til it was light enough to read in prayer.
We did not have our
breakfast ^ prayers as early as generally.
Before we got through
the bell rang for sabbath school.
I attended all day § altho'
it has rained more or less all day I had 50 scholars in the
morning and 30 in the afternoon.
Mr. Bingham has preached all
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Bro. Diell preached from Co. 119.9.
It was a good discourse § delivered with some feeling.
This
evening J. § myself have been reading "Butler's analogy".
Tuesday Nov. 21.
Last evening attended the monthly concert for schools
upon these islands.
Few present.
Had only three prayers.
Learned yesterday that bro. Hall was expecting to take bro.
Smith's house § bro. Castle, or myself were to take up with
bro. H's place.
This has been contrived without saying any
thing to either of us, however, Aia no ia lakou.
been to see bro. Castle.
To day have
He feels much disposed to give way
to us , § continue to board with bro. Chamberlain--1 am not
ready to do so, as yet.
This morning wrote a letter to bro.
Parker, § enclosed a safety chain.
has come fr. Kaneohe.
here to tea.
to America.
This afternoon Sister Smith
This evening Capt. Joy § Capt. Peck were
Mr. P. goes in a few days to California § from thence
Says he will take letters for us.
phenonomon ( 0
Learned that the
respecting the tide on the 7th inst. was much more
striking at Hilo, than here, several houses § lives destroyed.
Learned also that there is some attention among bro. Lyman's
scholars.
0 that we might have one here also.
in the midst of our school.--
0 Lord come down
Sister Smith has come to day from
Kaneohe.
Thursday Nov. 23.
Yesterday § to-day have got along in school very well.
Saw yesterday Kulepe whom we think of getting as an assistant.
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Last evening called to see Mr. Bingham a few moments before meeting.
In the afternoon he preached to females § to a crowd[ed] house
upon the virtuous wife.
school.
Took tea with us, 5 after supper went with J. to call
upon Mrs. Johnson.
seamen.
This afternoon Sister Smith visited our
I tried to prepare something to say to the
Before I left bro. § sister Castle came in, § made me
late to meeting.
Soon J. returned § I went to the meeting.
Just a year to night since I arrived home with my com
panion from Sunderland.
The next day married.
This morning
wrote to bro. Andrews for some books.
Friday Nov. 24.
Just a year to-day since I was married.
I cannot realize
that 365 days have passed since we were united in wedlock.
This
evening we have been reading our letters of correspondance think
ing it very proper upon this occasion.
It was gratifying to reflect upon the manner we were led
by him who ordereth all things.
This noon bro. Locke, wife §
child arrived § have spent their time here at bro. Dimond's until
this evening when they have gone to Dr. Judd's.
Bro. Parker has been here also but I did not see him.
Sister Smith has returned with him--
This morning she accompanied
J. § myself down town § to call on Mrs. Ladd.
also been here to day.
Bro. Bishop has
His son Serino [Sereno] came with him.
My scholars (boys) commenced to day the "Helunaau".
Saturday Nov. 24 [25].
This morning bro. Locke came here soon after breakfast
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with his wife § child § they spent most of the forenoon.
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Soon
bro. Castle came in to request me to pay wages to my natives.
This brought on quite an argument in which J. bro. C. § Locke
were parties.
I said little or nothing.
Bro. Locke § myself
went out to attend a meeting of the station respecting the re
lease of Sister Marcia Smith.--Found the meeting had closed-that Sister S. was released § bro. Tinker appointed in her place.
Learned from Dr. Judd that the king Wm. the fourth of
England was dead.
Capt. Little arrived this morning from the
Coast § brought the intelligence--also of the great failures in
New Orleans, New York § Boston §c.
0 may it open the eyes of
Christians to the uncertainty of earthly possessions.
This afternoon did up J.'s journal to her mother 5
took it to bro. Chamberlain to be sent by the Sarah § Caroline
sailing for Boston.
Said something to bro. C about paying wages
to my natives that I was expecting to get when we keep house--also
bro. Judd.
They oppose it saying it will create dissatisfaction
among their natives.
But the question with us is not their system
wrong § ought it not to be broken up.-in relation to this thing.
meeting at bro. Ch.'s.
The Lord give me wisdom
This evening attended the prayer
He conducted it.
0 for a preparation
of heart for the Sabbath.
Lord's day--Nov. 26.
By my date I am reminded that it is just one year since
I left the paternal roof forever.
But I do not regret it.
God
has more than made up to me the loss of all my friends in America
by the gift of one earthly comforter, § above all the consolation
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in the [fact(?)] that I am in the employment, § doing the will
of him, whose will, ought to be my meat § drink to do.-"0 be his service all my joy;
Around let my example shine,
'Till others learn the blest employ,
And join in labor so devine."
This morning did [not] rise as early as usual--Did not have my
usual season of prayer until after breakfast.
sabbath school § I visited bro. Smith's.
as usual.
J. attended our
He § his school appeared
He seems to think Dr. Judd will not take hold of it
when he leaves.
0 Lord provide for them a good teacher, § one
who shall be instrumental in doing their souls much good.
0
may myself § companion be faithful to our little flock of 60 or
70.
Truly they are young but not too young to sin,
fore not too young to repent.
from Na lei lua Mokuna 21.P.
to decide who was God.
Mr. Bingham preached this morning
Elisha
upon the people
J. went with me.
"Seek first the kingdom of God §c."
superior sermon.
souls.
called
He was much animated in his sermon.
the chapel bro. Tinker preached.
was Mat. 6.33.
5 there
At
bro T's text
It was a
The Lord bless it to salvation of some immortal
Many present.
After dinner 5 prayers in native I went to our little
flock.
Had 44 scholars.
Talked to them in my hemahema manner.
Lord bless our feeble instructions to their eternal good.
This
afternoon bro. Smith made the prayer 5 bro. Bingham preached
from 2 Cov. 13.5.
"Examine yourselves §c.".
usual for the afternoon.
communion.
More present than
Mr. B was quite long.
0 Lord prepare us all for that.
Next Sabbath
This evening have
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been looking over my diary--I sigh for some of those feelings
I had two years since when I offered myself to the Board.
much fatigued.
Feel
0 Lord prepare me for the week to come.
Wednesday Nov. 29
Have just closed a letter to my sister Mary to send
across the country.
Cormiah.
Closed one yesterday to bro. Wm. R. Stocking
Persia was appointed to do so by our Teachers associa
tion in May.
Have preserved a copy of the letter.
Monday bro. Locke visited our school.
Monday evening a monthly concert for slaves,
bro. Smith
conducted § read a piece by Dr. Nelson to the Presbyters of the
West,
Slave holding parts.
our school again.
Yesterday morning bro. Locke was in
In the afternoon we tried a new way to keep
our house still, £ succeeded very well.
If a boy whispers or
makes a noise he is to stand up the remainder of the school time
§ not go out.
This morning we tried it with our girls.
not work so well.
Think it will however.
It did
Dismissed school
this morning about 11 o'clock as there was a maternal meeting
§ the children wished to attend.
school than usual.
This afternoon had a better
Our boys are much better than our girls.
This day bro. Locke £ wife have spent here.
to morrow.
They return to Ewa
This evening a meeting as usual at bro. Chamberlain's.
It is now 10 1/2 o'clock § I shall retire.
Saturday Dec. 2
Another [week] has rolled away £ during it I have passed
from my 27th to my 28th year.
And can it [be] possible that I
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That I have existed notwithstanding all my rebelion (!)
against my [God] before my conversion § even my rebelion since
my supposed conversion.
It is little better than 7 years since
my union to the church of Christ § to morrow I purpose to renew
my covenant around the table of my dying Redeemer.
0 may it be
a sweet season to my soul, a day of near access to God by prayer,
5 meditation.
Have just returned from our Saturday night prayer meeting
at bro. C. four only present.
of faith was brought up.
It was conducted by C.
subject
Thursday evening attended the prayer
meeting at the sailors reading-room, § said a few words.
§ commenced a letter to Mr. Booth § almost finished it.
Returned
Completed
it yesterday, § last evening wrote one to the church in North
Greenwich.
This morning wrote one to Mr. Rood § this afternoon
to bro. Wilcox.
Received yesterday morning a letter from bro.
Andrews § some questions on the map, also 3 maps of these islands.
Today J. has painted one of these 6j I have put it up to send home =
also her drawing of Waikiki § our school-house.
Put up some native
books § papers to send to Mr. Booth also a vocabulary 5 some books
§ papers to send home.
And now the sabbath draws near--Lord
prepare me for it.
Lord's day Dec 3.
This evening have just returned from the chapel § heard
Mr. Diell from James 1.17.
on that epistle.
He is pursuing a course of lectures
Was very good 5 the chapel was very well filled.
On my way saw a couple of sailors, § urged them to set out immediate
to secure the salvation of their souls.
One was somewhat thought-
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ful--Should not have gone out this evening, had it not been to
get a bottle of salts, which left at the chapel this morning.
Got well paid for going tho' much fatigued.
Have attended our Sabbath school twice.
generally, with the behavior of the scholars.
this morning from Ehh. 4.1.
Was pleased,
Mr. B. preached
This afternoon communion service
when [space between these two words, presumably for a number]
were taken into the church, § one of them a scholar of mine
aged about 14 years, Kiuai.
Bro. B. § Tinker officiated.
remarks § Mr. B. interpretted (!) it.
Mr. Brinsmade made a few
At noon J. § myself attended
the chapel § heard Mr. Diell preach from Job. 14:19.
"Thou des-
troyest the hope of man."
Monday Dec. 4.
This morning before school was busy in packing a box
to send home.
Packed a helmet shell, specimens of lava, § brim
stone from Hawaii, two kinds of coral--2 prs. spiral shells 8
,
other small shells, also some native books 5 papers § an Hawaiian
Spectator.
This box I purpose to send by the Jones to N. York.
Was favored to day with a native assistant, Kulepe who is to be
a constant assistant.
May he prove an assistant indeed.
This evening Mr. Brinsmade was here to supper § attended
the monthly concert at bro Bringham.
They start to morrow for America.
to Sister Mary.
Mr. Peck was also present.
Shall send a letter by them
Had a pleasant, § profitable meeting.
A sailor was there from the Forecastle.
He took of the
Sacrament yesterday § last evening I saw a sailor a mate of his
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whose mind was somewhat interested about his soul.
Thursday Dec 7.
The sun has just this minute set § I seat myself to write
a few things that have transpired within the three last days.
But my bell calls me to supper.
Friday Dec. 8.
When I had written the above I was called off to go to
supper.
We have now just finished supper 5 prayers.
Castle has just come in § sat a few minutes.
prayer meeting as usual.
my scholars.
Bro. § sister
Wednesday evening
Yesterday was obliged to punish one of
Last evening Capt. Whiten was here § a pious man.
Had some conversation with him about whaling on the sabbath.
J. accompanied me to Mr. Diell § I went to the sailors' meeting.
Said a few words 5 made a prayer.
Capt. again who was there.
After meeting spoke to the
Accompanied Mr. Diell home.
He told
me he had letters from America as late as 5th Aug.--He gave an
address that would bring my letters quick.
as usual.
"Direct the letter
Enclose this letter 5 direct it to Messrs Parrott,
Talbot ^ Co. Mazatlan, Mexico.
Care of E.K. Collins Esq. New
York"--Tuesday afternoon Mr. Brinsmade, Peck § Jarries [Jarvis(?)] set
sail in the Clemintine for California---Yesterday I sent my box to the Jones, enclosing a letter to Father,
Mr. Rood, Mr. Sellich, § Sister Mary.
J.
This last was written by
I hope to write more before the vessel sails.
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Saturday, Dec. 9.
Last evening I commenced a letter to bro. Crum
this forenoon completed it.
Moore' § Halliday.
5
This afternoon have written to bros.
Took tea or rather supper at bro. Smith.
Sister D. has spent the day at Mr. Diell's.
This evening our
meeting at bro. Chamberlain's conducted by bro. Dimond.
Wrote
a note this morning to bro. Parker.
Another week is past.
0 Lord make me sensible that my
weeks will soon be numbered § finished.
May they be spent in
thy service.
Lord's day Dec. 10.
A year ago to day I spent in Boston, and it was the
last sabbath that I enjoyed in beloved america.
the year rolled round.
How quickly has
However, the quicker the better if we only
fill up life with the fear § service of God.
This day when not
engaged in meeting I have read Edwards on the affections.
excellent book.
He draws the ends tight:
An
may I be greatly pro
fited by reading it.
This morning J. attended sabbath school § I remained
at home 5 read.
At 9 1/2 o'clock as usual we went to church and
as we were going a corpse was borne along to the luakini.
was a woman § a member of the church.
ing after being taken only five hours.
It
She died on friday even
She was supposed to be
killed by a native Dr. who gave her some very powerful medicine.
Mr. Bingham preached a funeral sermon from Ioane 11:28
mai ke Kumu akehea mai nei ia oe."
"Mahiki
In his discourse he spoke
of the cause of her death § charged it to tabu kahuna lapaau--
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"i ka akamai o ka naaupo"—
After this I went down to the chapel § heard bro. Diell.
A comparison of the Jailor § Felix in their characters as sinners-5 the dissimilarity of their ends.
God add his blessing thereto.
A very good discourse.
Will
After dinner read some in native
testament § look over a lesson for my scholars --Attended Sabbath
school but few present.
This afternoon bro. Smith preached from Luka 3:4-6.
Prepare the way of the Lord by preparing for a protracted meet
ing--- Could understand some considerable of it.
This evening
feel somewhat fatigued, but shall go to the Chapel.
Wednesday Dec. 13.
Attended service at the Chapel sabbath evening.
Diell preached from Jam. 1.
Bro.
"Of his own will begat he us by the
word of truth"---Monday morning I prepared by letters for America
them to bro. Chamberlain's.
took
Monday evening took tea at bro. C.'s
with Mr. § Mrs. Ladd Capt. Brewer § Merrill.
school monthly concert at bro. Tinker.
Attended sabbath
Tuesday morning (yester
day) I commenced a letter to Mother Montague § wrote one page.
At noon bro. Bingham gave me part of a general letter to copy.
After school copied until almost 10 o'clock § this morning
until school time-mother.
At noon wrote some more in my letter to
Bro. Diell was here to dinner § to tea with his wife
§ children.
Two Capts. were here to tea Capt. Whitefield § Tabor--
This evening heard an excellent lecture from bro. Tinker
not the spirit"
"Quench
At noon bro. B. read the general letter to us.
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Dec.
13,
1837
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Heard from a gentleman just from America that the Board were
pressed.
Mr. Diell has letters as late as Oct. from America.
The failure fracas (?) was getting over very considerably--
Thursday Dec. 14.
My date to day reminds me of the day of my departure
from the land of my birth § of my last look at the hills of Mass.
as we passed Cape Cod just a year ago to-day.
And this night
reminds me of that dreary night of sea-sickness when with so much
anxiety I applied the camphor to the head of the only friend I
had left on earth, fearing that her every effort to vomit would
be her last.
But a merciful providence has protected us safely
through the days § nights, both on water § on land, of another
year.
"0 that men would praise the Lord for his goodness £j for
his wonderful works to the children of men."
0 that I had a heart
to night, to feel that all my blessings came from the hand of
God.
I know it, but 0! to feel it.
affectionate £j virtuous wife.
How unworthy am I of an
How unworthy of being a laborer
in the vineyard of Christ among the heathen--the sustenance of the
church--the blessing of health--of being permitted to get even
the scanty acquaintance I have with the language which is one
of my constant things to render me unhappy which would not be
the case were I not so unholy--so unclean--so destitute of love
for souls--so full of every thing that is hateful-ugly-malicious,
jeialou§, selfish in short so full of the spirit of the devil-I am, I sometimes think, more like the devil than anything I
can think of.
It appears as if the evil one could not feel when
reproved as bad as I do--yet after all I have cause for gratitude
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1837
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to God that I am this side of hell--in a land of hope--in a land
of prayer--in a land where others are constantly sharing the bles
sings of salvation--where I still have a wife to share in my
troubles, § above a hope that the Redeemer of men shares with
me in all my afflictions of soul, for they are spiritual afflic
tions.
I will yet trust the Lord will deliver me out of them all.
May my trust prove a spider's web.-This morning one of our teachers left us § I took some
more scholars, a class of eleven reading in the Hoikeheloholona.
This noon closed a letter to Mother Montague § this evening J.
has added a few words.
Did not attend the seamen's meeting this
evening not feeling much in the spirit thereof.
Have had the blues
all day.--Have been exceedingly dejected in my spirits.
Friday Dec. 15
Another week’s labors in school are closed.
0 may the
blessing of God attend our instructions--One of J's scholars
Kalai a married man has not been this week.
He has been convinced
[convicted] of adultry 5 we have excluded [him] from the school.
He has written us several letters --denied once or twice but this
noon we received a note from him of confession.
whether he returns to school soon.
It is doubtful
This afternoon dismissed
school earlier than common to attend to an order from the Governor
to be at his house to tea at 5 o'clock.
with a large company.
§ pound ^ spunge C O
of the table.
We went down § took supper
The table was loaded with biscuit, fruit
cake, Rice puddings, §c. § tea at each end
The Guests were of the missionares Mr. Bingham,
Dr. Judd, Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Smith § his wife, Mr. Dimond §
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his wife, Mr. Castle § his wife § my wife § myself.
§ Dr. Rooke § his wife.
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141
Mr. Calkius,
Of the chiefs § officers Kahalelio, the
king’s secretary § his wife, Ioane Ii, Kinau's secretary § his
wife.
Pakii § his wife, § another native gentleman with them,
also another lady these with Kekuanaoa § kinau made twenty four.
After supper at which Mr. Bingham asked a blessing § bro. Smith
returned thanks, we sung a few hymns,
then Mr. Bingham made a
prayer--We have just returned § it is 8 o ’clock.
A Mr. Webster
came with Mr. Bingham but soon returned.
Saturday Dec. 16.
This morning I wrote a letter to Rebecca § this afternoon
I have written to Mrs. Middlebrook.
§ is only waiting for a fair wind.
The Jones is already [all ready]
Have sent two in the box to
Mr. Rood § Mr. Sellich one to bro. Stocking
Persia, to bro. Booth,
Talbot, Crum § Moore of New York one to Deac. White of Boston,
to Mother Montague one to bro. W. two to Rebecca one, to Mrs.
Middlebrook one, a short one to father--making 27 letters this
fall, 3 of which were doubled.
Monday Dec. 18.
Yesterday passed away about as usual.
J. attended
Sabbath School in the morning § J. helped bro. Smith give out
the last number of the "Kumu Kamalii".
Bro. Bingham read at
the morning meeting a letter from bro. Lyons giving some account
of the glorious work in operation there--240 for whom he indulged
hope § more with whom he had not conversed.—
But the bell rings for meeting--prayer meeting for schools.
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10,
Bro. Bingham preached from Cor. 3.1213.
1837
Page
142
The house was
nearly filled, more than common--Attended chapel § heard bro.
Diell preach a very good sermon from Rev. 22.11.
In the afternoon
bro B. preached from Rev. 22.11--Attended the Sabbath School had
about 30 scholars.
Did not go out in the evening--Had a very
uncomfortable night especially the fore-part, before getting
to sleep.
Yesterday morning while winding up my watch the chain
broke § this morning soon after breakfast § prayers I put it
to a wafer box § sent it by Capt. Merrill with a letter directed
to bro. Dimond or Talbot to New York.
he has not gone to day.
Wind not being favorable
To day bro Smith has been moving some
of his things § to morrow takes his final depature.
the meeting has been there.
This evening
'Next will be at our house.
This
noon we called at bro. Hall, § examined the premises.
Thursday Dec 21.
Tuesday bro. Smith completed his moving.
noon bro. Bingham preached the dedication sermon.
In the after
J. § I went
to attend but it being so late we did not go in but went to call
on Mrs. Diell.
Did not call there but on Mr. 5 Mrs. Macintosh.
Met the funeral procession of a Mr. McKenzie.
the Jones sailed.
it.
In the afternoon
Received a letter from bro Locke § answered
Received one yesterday from bro McDonald § did the same.
Last evening heard a sermon read by bro. Johnstone
Phillips's on prayer § very good.
bro. Johnson.
one of a Mr.
This evening have written to
Heard two letters read to day from Mrs. Coan.
Great things at Hilo.
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Starr Cooke
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1837
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143
Saturday Dec. 23.
Yesterday afternoon I did not attend school but labored
to prepare the house which bro Hall had vacated to begin to keep
house.
Did but little more than to prepare the out house.
much fatigued.
Have worked all day to-day white-washing §c.
Have nearly completed cleaning the house.
this evening.
Became
Have been to the prayer
Feel lame.
Monday Dec 2 5
Yesterday attended our sabbath school all day ^ Dr. Judd
attended the one bro Smith has formerly had.
Bro. Bingham preached
in the morning from Col. 3.16. about singing § hymns being similar
to the bible.
In the afternoon bro. Tinker preached from Is. 60.
Preparing a highway for our God.
better than usual.
Thought I could understand
Altho' much fatigued § lame from laboring
so hard on Saturday I enjoyed the day better than usual.
morning did not go to the chapel.
In the
We both attended in the evening.
This morning was engaged in procuring a carpenter to do some work
for me.
Called at bro. Smith's.
He has a beautiful situation.
Yesterday he had a 1000 hearers ^ 100 sabbath school scholars.
This afternoon did not attend school, but attended to the moving
of our things--succeeded in getting all here, but nothing arranged.
Worked very hard and until sunset.
Went to the Anti slavery meeting
without having a season of prayer--nor have yet had it.
only at the meeting, conducted by bro. Castle.
We sleep to night
for the first time in the circumstances of house keeping.
go out to our meals to-morrow, as we have no provision.
a very long letter from bro. Locke.
Seven
Shall
Receive
Was some time in finding it
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Will the Lord bless us in our attempt to glorify him in
keeping house.
Friday Dec. 29
Every afternoon of this week § yesterday § to day all
day I have worked hard to get things in order to be comfortable.
Have had a carpenter to work 3 days who has made a table, bathingtub § settee.
All have cost about 20 dollars.
painting, some turning for the settee.
Have done some
Have been exceedingly
busy at this § that § am almost worn out.
Monday
January 1, 1838
Thus have I entered upon another year.
0 to live it
more for God than in any previous year of my life.
This morning
it is exceedingly pleasant without § soon I expected to be called
to attend a meeting of my scholars at the school house at 8 o'
clock as the commencement of a series of meetings during the week.
Last week I was exceedingly busy in commencing house
keeping § making preparations therefore § wrote little or nothing
in my diary § nothing to any one else.
Waimea £? Kailua.
church.
faith--
At W. 500 are propounded for admission into the
At Hilo also God is pouring out his spirit in large
measures.
Coan.
Have heard several very interesting letters from Mrs.
She writes like a minister § exhorts us to have more
"0 Lord increase our faith."
else than attend meetings.
prayer meeting at bro. C's.
Coan.
Received letters from
This week shall do little
Saturday evening we had an interesting
Bro. B. read a long letter from Mrs.
Bro. Johnstone § wife present.
Spoke to bro. C. about
having the sabbath school in the church § his bible class in the
school-house.
He was pleased with the proposition.
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Jan.
1, 1838
Page
145
Yesterday morning J. took charge of our class of girls
§ I attended with bro. Judd.
He made a division of the scholars
and to those that were able to commit to memory he gave out some
extra sheets of the two or three first chapters of Genesis, §
gave notice that they would meet next sabbath in the Hale pule.
In the morning bro B. preached to a crowded house from Oihaua
21.28.
"E na kanaka o ka Iseraela e olu."
Helalu 12.1.
In the afteroon from
Help Lord for the godly man ceaseth for the faith
ful fail from among the children of men."
He mentioned those who
had died that they were not here to help, § that we should lean
upon God only.
I understood most of the preaching.
0 Lord help
me to understand it this week § preach also in myself to the
children.
At noon attended the sabbath school of girls at the mauka
school-house.
Did not attend at the chapel any part of the day.
Have not yet got over my
hard labor last week.
0 Lord strengthen
me in body 5 in soul, especially for the duties of the week.
Have been reading this morning in my diary of one § two years
back.
a
How swift my years are numbering--They are swifter than
weaver's
shuttle but I cannot say they are spent without
hope, tho of late I have felt as if I never knew what Christianity
was, especially while reading Edwards on the affections.
0 Lord
search me § try me § know my thoughts § see if there be any wicked
way in me § show what § where it is 5 how to avoid § clear myself
of it.
The blood of Jesus alone cleanses from guilty.
in that fountain § make me clean.
leave for our meeting.
me not go up hence.
Wash me
The bell now rings § I must
If thy presence go not up with us let
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2, 1838
Page 146
Tuesday Jan. 2
Yesterday morning after writing the foregoing I went
with bro. Tinker to the meeting of scholars at the school-house.
He said a few words only to them.
At 9 1/2 o'clock bro. Smith
preached in the Hale pula from Roma 6.23 "No ka mea, o ka uku
o ko hewa he make [no, written in pencil] ia, aka, o ka haawina
o ke Akua o ke ola mau loa ia ma o Iesu o ko kakou Haku."
In the
afternoon at 2 o'clock bro. Smith attended with me the meeting of
scholars § questioned the scholars upon his discourse in the morning.
The scholars were very lealea § palaka.
so--
This morning bro. Bingham preached to them = The house was
crowed (!) to overflowing.
them.
To-day not quite so much
This afternoon bro. Bishop talked to
Yesterday Bro. B. preached in the luakina from Petero mua.
Mo. 4.18.
"A ina he mea aneane hiki ole ke ola ana o ka poe pono,
mahea la uanei kaki e i kea ai ka poe aia, a me ka hana hewa."
Last evening attended the motnhly concert, conducted by
bro. Bingham which was quite long.
Heard an interesting letter
read from bro Lyons to bro. Smith.
This morning arose at 5 o'clock
5 had breakfast § prayers quite early.
the meeting of the scholars.
from Ioha 29.8.
At 8 o'clock went out to
At 10 o'clock bro. Emerson preached
What shall be the hypocrite's hope when God shall
take his soul- At noon had a prayer meeting of the native teachers of
Kaneohe, Ewa § ours--to pray for our scholars--
This afternoon
a man from Hilo gave an account of the meeting there § of the
influx of the sea.
Then bro. Bingham preached from Ioane 3.18.
This evening there has been a prayer meeting at bro. B.'s.
Eight
brethren present § all prayed.
Since meeting have written to
Mr. Baldwin for some molasses.
I am now about to retire much fatigued.
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Starr Cooke
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Wednesday Jan. 3.
So my days are fast numbering.
Teach me 0 God to apply
my heart unto wisdom § that what I do I must do quickly.
This
morning according to an arrangement made last evening we had a
meeting of the scholars at the same hour of the morning prayer
meeting commencing at sun-rise.
The school house was crowded
and gave very good attention while bro. Emerson addressed them
about an hour, or rather questioned them.
After returning had
my season of prayer in the bath house part in my own tongue §
part in native.
At 10 1/2 o'clock a prayer meeting of church
members in the school house while bro. Bishop was preaching.
We had an interesting meeting.
Many of the prayers I could under
stand more or less of them--9 of them--
After meeting some of
them volunteered to go out § round the streets-Smith with me 5 took dinner here.
teachers.
Came home § bro.
Had a prayer meeting with the
Short for they did not come in season.
At 2 o'clock
a meeting of the scholars again--§ a prayer meeting at the luakina
as usual at that hour—
At the same hour a prayer meeting of the sisters of the mission
at Dr. Judd's.
full--
The scholars were addressed by bro. Smith.
House
At 3 1/2 o'clock the female members of the church met
for prayer at the school-house.
not attend neither did J.
service to-day.
Bro. Tinker the preacher.
Did
She has been home § attended no native
Bathed § after bathing my body besought the
Lord to bathe my soul--After supper had prayers § attended a prayer
meeting at bro. Chamberlain's conducted by bro. Bishop.
six prayer.
We had only
It is now 9 o'clock § I have just returned § written
the foregoing.
Some interesting cases have been heard of down
town- -Two grog shops shut up to day.
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5,
1838
Page
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Friday morn Jan. 5
Last evening when I returned from the prayer meeting
it was so late that I did not write, § I have scarcely time now
as it it [is] most time for meeting-This morning bro. Bingham § Smith attended the meeting
of the scholars.
It was an interesting meeting.
Bro. S. made
the first prayer § bro. Bingham spoke to them from Prov. 29.1.
He then prayed § after prayer said to them if they wished to go
they could § if to remain they could.
Most of them remained.
Bro. B. said a few words Ej then requested those to tell thier
manao's that wished to.
Three or four did so, § then Kiwai
prayed, § Mr. B. followed him, Ej was so much effected that he
could speak but with difficulty.
Several rose to be prayed for
by the church this forenoon.
Bro. Smith came home with me § several scholars followed
us, § after questioning them he prayed with them Ej they have just
left.
Kalai has come § bro. Smith is now conversing with him.
He appears rather better than before--Kamanauai has also brought a note to us.
also.
He is here
Bro. Smith has but little confidence in him.
Yesterday morning bro. Tinker § Smith attended the scholars
meeting--After meeting several of them came here as to day 5 J. Ej
myself conversed with them a little Ej sent them home.
Attended the meeting of the church members at the school
house at 10 1/2 o'clock conducted by bro. Bishop § Emerson.
so intersting as the day before.
Not
Not so much feeling.
At 2 o'clock bro. Bishop attended at the school house-at 3 1/2 o'clock, Bro. Smith preached from these words, "E kuu
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5, 1838
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keiki, e haaui mai ia [illegible] e kou n a a u . C o u l d understand
a considerable.
The females members of the church met for prayer
at the school-house.
prayers.
Came home much fatigued § after supper had
While reading bro. Parker's cook came in to tell his
thought § another with him.
conducted by him.
Prayer meeting at bro. Bingham's
We had twelve prayers.
Many said a few words
§ related what they had seen of the spirit of God among the people.
Bro. Emerson came home to dinner with me, § before dinner we had
a season of prayer.
We prayed also with our teachers before
going to the meeting.
Saturday Jan. 6.
Yesterday morning after writing the foregoing bro. Bishop
called in § before going to the meeting we three prayed.
After
this bro. B. went to ke Luakini § bro. Smith § myself to ke hale kula
Bro. Bingham came there also, as did also the female members of
the church who have children.
prayers.
Children were the subjects of the
In the afternoon bro. Smith attended at the school house.
At the luakini bro. Bin. preached a funeral sermon.
was in the luakini.
He was long.
until almost sun set--
The corpse
He kept them from 2 1/2 o'clock
In the evening there was service again
in the luakini as also there is this evening.
Most of the brethren
went down to bro. Diell to a prayer meeting preparatory to commun
ion season next sabbath.
The house was crowded at the native service--This morning
at sun rise, bro. Bingham § Emerson attended the scholars meeting
§ bro B. kept some of them until nearly 10 o'clock.
Did not attend
the other service--but staid at home § pumped my own water $
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bathed--attended some to the dinner.
with us § immediately returned to Ewa.
6,
1838
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150
Bro Bishop took dinner
Sent him H. Moore 2nd
vol. R. ^ M. Journal § Thoughts on popery.
At 2 o'clock had another
service with the scholars--bro. Emerson addressed them $ then those
who wished to leave were permitted so to do.
Smith addressed them.
Most remained § bro.
When closed I called at the dispository
[depository] and found a letter from bro. VanDuzee, Wilcox $
McDonlad § some letters for J.
Expected bro. E. to supper, but
was disappointed--Took some tea with our supper.
attended the prayer meeting at bro. Chamberlain's.
After prayers
Four brethren
present--Johnstone, C. 5 C. 5 myself who conducted it.
The week
is ended § I am much exhausted having done little, or no good.
Lord forgive me, 5 help in future.
Lord's day Jan. 7.
This morning at half past four o'clock bro. Judd came
with two of his children wished us to take charge of them as
Mrs. J. was unwell.
We got up immediately had prayers § break
fast by candlelight--Ma ka puka ana i ka la.
I went to the
meeting of the scholars--Bro. Bingham came § addressed them
about an hour-as usual.--
The school house was crowded but not so full
We dispensed with sabbath school to day--
o'clock the usual service protracted until noon.
preached from Ioane 3:6.7.
subject at the S.S.
occasion.
The new birth--
Bro. Bingham
This was also his
This afternoon communion service, a special
At 2 o'clock bro. Tinker met with the scholars.
had three prayers 5 few observations.
service.
At 10
Bro. B. § Emerson present.
We
At 3 o'clock communion
But little wine was used.
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Page
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Think bro. B. has said something to his people about drinking so
much.
Felt rather unwell § did not enjoy the service but little.
Several of the church members officiated in the distribution of
the elements--
Bro. E. made some remarks.
took supper § had prayers.
Came home § soon
Conversed with Wm.
Think he improves.
Attended this evening at the luakini--Bro. S. preached from
Joshua 24.15.
"Choose you whom ye will serve."
§ I think good will follow.
He was animated
Bro. B. called on some one to tell
his manao, § we left. The house was very well lighted § also
filled with hearers.
Am much fatigued § shall retire.
we commence our school again.
To morrow
0 Lord be with us 5 assist to do
good to our scholars.
Monday Jan. 8
This morning we arose § finished breakfast § prayers
before the morning meeting commenced.
Wrote a note to bro. Locke
§ took it to the despository (!) where I saw bro. Emerson who
was going to return to Waialua to day--Obtained some butts, §
screws for the blinds of our bed-room--Was busy until school
time § when we went to school, the meeting was just out.
this is to be the case I shall alter our school hours.
as many scholars as usual 100 girls § 75 boys.
If
Had about
To morrow bro.
Smith commences his school, § several of our scholars told us
to day they should go there.
We told them it was with them.
This evening I have been to the prayer meeting for sabbath schools
at bro. T.'s.
Five brethren present.
not to do thus, § so.
Made a promise last night
Will the Lord help me to perform it.
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Amos
Starr Cooke
Jan.
10,
1838
Page
Wednesday Jan. 10.
Yesterday § to-day bro. Smith has had a school malalo
§ some of our scholars have left us.
However yesterday we had
90 girls § 68 boys § about the same to-day.
Was obliged to day
to get my watch fixed which cost me a dollar.
Yesterday noon
wrote a note to Kaneohe to tender thanks for some bacon § eggs
sent to us.
Last evening bro. § sister Castle took supper with
us § spent the evening.
Bro. Smith thinks there is some interesting cases down
town § has kept up two services a day since the sabbath.
the morning S at 4 o'clock PM.
in the luakini.
as usual.
In
This evening there is a meeting
Have attended the prayer meeting at bro. C.'s
This afternoon J went out in search of scholars 5
obtained the names of ten.
This evening she feels much fatigued § discouraged-Strengthen us both for thy service.
Saturday Jan. 13.
On Thursday we had seventeen new scholars also some
new ones yesterday.
On Thursday I made a bread-board for J. §c.
To day I have been preparing some na hua hoonui upon some paste
boards--bro. Hall has struck of several hundred of them.
prepared 48 which took me most of the forenoon.
I
This afternoon
fixed the pantry window with a spring--the other blind of our
bedroom § the door to the native house.
Last evening Bro Bingham had a singing school.
not feel able to go neither did I go myself.
prayer meeting at bro. Chamberlain's.
J. did
This evening no
This morning attended the
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1838
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native prayer meeting § commenced it by giving out a hymn § calling
on some native members to pray.
Soon bro. B. came in § sang a
hymn of his in "Ke Kumu Hawaii" § praying--he dismissed the meet
ing for twenty minutes when it would be resumed for others malalo
a akaka i kolukou ua manao.
I believe every day this week the
forenoon has been devoted to manao telling.
One district has
come one day § another another day.
This evening a man has come from Waialua with a letter
from bro. Locke § some eggs.
§ then.
He wishes us to keep a native now
Thinks of coming himself § wife next week.
able to entertain them.
Hope to be
Enjoyed this evening explaining some
in "Hoikeana" to the native who stays over the sabbath § to our
boy.
This afternoon bro. § sister Dimond took supper with us
for the first time.
Bought a pig for a "Kauoka hou".
This evening has been all taken up with na nua liili.
0 Lord do thou prepare me for the sabbath.
Thursday received
a letter from bro. Bliss also one from bro. Baldwin about Mols (?).
To day the weather has been quite cool.
This evening
the Thermometer is at 72°--For several day this week it has been
up to 76° § 78°.
Bro. Smith's school increases fast (200 scholars).
Sunday Jan. 14
This morning did not rise as early as usual 5 so did not
attend the morning prayer meeting.
At 8 o'clock we assembled in the luakini with our scholars
Bro. Judd, Dimond § bro. § sister castle with some native assistants.
Did little else than hooponopono the classes.
Made four divisions.
Bro. Dimond over the large girls with some native assistants-bro. Castle over the large boys with some native assistants sister
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14,
1838
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C. § Juliette over the small girls, § myself over the small boys.
This morning 218 scholars.
took the school house--
This afternoon 230.
Bro. Chamberlain
Bro. Judd took the superintendency §
will keep it, at least, until general meeting.--Bro. Bingham's
text was Pilipi 3:13.14, "E na hoahanau, ma kuu manao iho, aole
au i lalau aku aka, o keia hookahi ka'u e houa nei e hoopoina
ana au i na mea i hala hope, a e kikoo aku ana au i ua mea mamia.
Ke holo i kaika aku nei au ma ka hoailona, i loaa ia'u ka lei
o ka pou a ke Akua i hea mai ai noluna mai ma o Kristo Isala."
He preached from the same all day.
This afternoon spoke to his
people about the pono ole of baka also advised them to furnish
themselves with pen, paper, § ink, § write their manaos § for
the papers--§c §c. heads of sermons also keep a diary.
At the
close of each sermon Mr. Colcord made some confessions of his
wanderings § his determination to live for God.
we read with Wm. Kolosa Mokuna 3rd.
This evening
Have not been to the chapel.
Wednesday Jan 17.
Three days of another week are numbered but [little(?)]
advancement have I made in grace, in knowledge of this language,
§ of the word of God.
Monday morning I wrote to bro. Locke saying I would
fix up our out house for his reception--But I have since con
cluded not to do so.
Let them go to bro. Judd's to sleep.
Monday evening we had the prayer meeting for schools
here--bro. Chamberlain § Hall only present--We had however a
long meeting.
of u s .
During our meeting a grass house was burnt back
154
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Starr Cooke
17,
1838
Page 155
Have attended morning prayer meetings this week § con
ducted them.
Prayed Monday morning for the first time in the
luakini.
Our scholars have increased every day this week--Many
now come from makai.
Told Dr. J. yesterday that we had concluded
not to occupy the school house mauka--This evening bro. Bingham
has service in the luakini.
Have myself attended a prayer meeting
at bro. Chamberlain's.
Our Hoike takes place again on Friday.
This term we
have had school only 9 weeks.
I owe many letters but get no time to write.
Saturday Jan. 20
Thursday just as we were about setting down to dinner
bro. Locke arrived some wet as it had been raining during the
forenoon.
Just before dinner I wrote to bro. Whitney for some
matts § sent four testaments.
In the morning just before school
I wrote to bro. Lafon to send by the same opportunity.
Thursday we closed our school.
After Friday it rained
§ the weather was somewhat stormy raining every few minutes--In
the morning there was a morning prayer meeting as usual.
After
this bro. B. had a manao telling meeting until nine o'clock.
We then made preparations § had our scholars seated.
Matuio (?) 7. chap. last
were not there.
part § made the prayer.
I read
All our scholars
However we had 206 scholars--About 11 o'clock
I dismissed them--§ went to examining other classes Ej recording
their reports until 1 1/2 o 'clock--came home § took a cold din
ner.
Bro. Locke soon started for Kaneohe--While reading for prayers
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20,
1838
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1
after dinner sister Tinker came in § I soon left § went to the
carpenter's shop § completed a stool for Wm.
a letter to bro. McDonald § went down town.
about the house.
This morning wrote
Did a few things
Just before dinner bro. Locke returned from
Kaneohe some wet as it had rained more or less.
I have been variously employed--mending shoes Ejc.
This afternoon
Just
[as] I
had completed bathing Steel a young man who left the John How
land Capt. Whitton for sickness, came in § took supper § prayed
with us after supper.
I gave him an Hawaiian hymn book.
making some effort to obtain the language.
also together.
He is
We went to meeting
After meeting he wanted to stay some where here,
but we could not accommodate him § he returned to Waikiki where
he is boarding at the expense of the American counsul.
Dr. Judd
has been sick with the quinsey all this week § will not go to
school to morrow.
Will the Lord help me or someone to take the
charge of the school.
Had no season of secret
prayer this evening--I am forced
to cry my leanness! my leanness!
Tuesday Jan. 23.
Sabbath morning I did not attend the morning prayer meet
ing.
Did not rise quite so early as common.
Before I awoke bro.
Locke came to take breakfast § spend the day with us § visit
the church with us.
In the morning as Dr. Judd was not there
on account of sickness, the sabbath school fell into the hands
of bro. Dimond.
for J.
This would not have taken place had it not been
She is opposed to my going forward while I am so hema-
hema in the Hawaiian language--
In the morning bro. B. preached
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Starr Cooke
Jan.
from Isaia 55.7. to a very large congregation.
23,
1838
Page
157
Some of those
who came were from bro Smith's congregation, as he was afflicted
with cholera morbus § could not preach.
Bro. Bingham preached
very well § I could understand him very well.
nearly noon.
He kept us until
Bro. Locke went from our school down to bro. Smith
but did not hear any native preaching.
5 heard bro. Diell.
He attended the chapel
Soon as he returned we took a cold dinner
according to our usual custom § after dinner conversed together
about our scholars 5 the best way to advance their temporal £
eternal interest.
He did not attend the school in the after
noon- -neither did J.
In the afternoon bro. B. did not preach so long.
The
evening we spent with bro. Locke retiring some before eight o'clock.
J. fixed up a bed for bro. Locke upon the settee which looked
quite comfortable.
home.
At 3 o'clock the next morning he started for
I arose § saw him go of[f].
Sister Bishop for some butter.
I wrote also a few lines to
We did [not] get up until day
light--Sabbath morning bro. Locke sent his horse mauka to eat
grass.
I attended the morning prayer meeting § conducted it
intirely (!)--To me it was interesting.
remarks, § a prayer.
we had any to day.
Kuku closed it with some
In the forenoon we had no school nor have
Immediately after dinner I went to studying
out some native expressions soon a man came from Ewa bringing
us some butter.
J. put up some cheese in return, but to day the
man returned to Ewa without the pail § cheese.
Yesterday after
noon I commenced a clothes horse.
Bro. Smith had got over his attack § was up town took
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Jan.
23,
1838
Page
tea at bro Chamberlain's § in the evening came here as did also
sister Castle before we had prayers.
a letter from bro. Knapp § Bailey.
Yesterday forenoon received
This forenoon worked some
at my clothes frame 5 set some glass in the school house.
afternoon repaired two
This
of Mr. Ellis' old chairs, one for
the school house § one for the cook-house.
Bro. Parker also
sent us his old clock § I spent the time in putting it up in
the bed room, that we ought to have spent in prayers--§ in con
sequence of it were disturbed again by bro. § sister Castle who
have spent the evening.
Since they left us we have prayed § I
have written the foregoing.
To morrow we commence school again.
Will the Lord assist.
Friday Jan. 26
On Wednesday as we expected we commenced our school.
In the morning our school was very well filled with girls.
in the afternoon only a few boys came.
the afternoon.
But
J. has not attended in
I have taken her class of older scholars £i re
tained my own older ones.
To day we had 66 boys in the morning 115 girls.
Wednes
day morning as usual Kulepe § Maria whom we had chosen for an as
sistant went over to the luakini--But as bro. B. had a meeting
5 wished to have the house still he requested the teachers to
return or go to some other kaawale place.
As the school house
mauka was in use we took them into the school house £j have got
along with them thus far three days.
somewhat noisy in the morning.
This has made our school
Wednesday evening felt unwell
in my head § eyes § did not go out to meeting to bro. C.'s.
Bro.
1
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Jan.
Cooke
B. had a meeting in the luakini-Mr. Colcord's to be repaired.
26,
1838
Page
159
After school took my pump to
It was returned yesterday § last
evening after school I fixed it.
It still leaks.
At the com
mencement of school I commenced reading to the scholars a few
verses from Solomona--Have read two mornings at the prayer meet
ing from Solomona.
Yesterday morning Kuke came home with me to correct
my reading.
I read over with him what I had read in meeting 5
made but one mistake.
Punihaole came also with Nihoa his daughter
who had been guilty the night before of moe kolohe.
We said a
few words to her 5 sent her home to think of her ways 5 repent.
This morning she came to school 5 we expelled her from the school
publicly.
One was punished for stealing some shells from a tub
standing by the pump--she had sold them to Sister Hall 5 we
charged her to go and get them § return them to us.
At the
commencement of this term we employed Piki to teach Kulepe's small
scholars.
This evening something has transpired which makes me
much ashamed of myself--§ should every one else who does as I
have done--I mean especially before my fellow men.
It is mite
among my many offences against God daily--"God, be merciful to
me a sinner"-This evening bro. B has had a singing school § Mrs. B.
a female prayer meeting at her house.
is no school.
Many of our scholars are going to Waialua to the
protracted meeting there next week.
done there-[with] him.
To morrow as usual there
0 that much good may be
Bro. Smith was to go there on Thursday 5 his wife
Keep them § make them very useful.
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Amos
Starr Cooke
Jan.
27,
1838
Page
160
Saturday Jan. 27.
This morning arose about 5 o'clock but not much refreshed
being kept awake some time on account of the things that transpired
in the evening.
Attended the morning prayer meeting § read Solo-
mona Mokuna 6.16-35.
Just before the last prayer which I made
myself I read Roma 9:1-3. § said a few words.
The forenoon I
spent in repairing pump § fixing some cards for the school.
a study 5 rest card.
writing books.
One
This afternoon prepared a few covers for
Bro. Johnstone sent us some native tracts § some
cuts for the children.
This evening attended the prayer meeting--bro. Ch. led
it § we had 9 prayers. I
shall retire immediately.
was very dull--Have just returned §
0 Lord prepare thou me for the Sabbath--
Eke Haku, e hoom akaukau mai oe ia'u no ka la s abati.
Lord's day Jan. 28.
Thus my sabbaths are numbering § soon they will all be
numbered § their doings noticed in the book of God's remembrance
§ I brought to answer for my faithfulness in the service of my
master on these days, especially, § on all other days.
Last night or rather this morning about 2 o'clock I was
awakened by the crying of a dog in the yard.
J. had heard it
for some time § was a considerably agitated by it.
I got up
dressed § went out with a light in search of the molester of
our sleeping.
Found it to be a dog which I chased round the yard
before he leaped the wall.
the fright.
J. thinks she feels the worse for
May it prove harmless.
prayer meeting.
Did not attend the morning
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Starr Cooke
Jan.
28,
1838
Page
161
Just as we were going to the sabbath school Dr. J. sent
word to us he could not go this morning but he came in before
school closed.
We had very few scholars.
This morning bro. B.
preached from Heb 3.12. 1. Ua pono ia e kiai ia kakou iho o pili
i ka hewa
2. Ke ano o ka naau ino ehooma loka--eia kekahi mau
mea, kanalua, kanana.
3. Ka hope o ka hana ana pela.
In the afternoon Dr. attended the sabbath school § I took
charge of J. § sister Castle's class.--In the afternoon the text
was in Mareko 1.15.--Ke aupuni o ka masia.
a popiai kai a me mau loa.
Keaupuni hemolele,
Ke aupuni o ka Diabalo § apau.
Ke
aupuia hauwia paumaele pau koke.
It was about sun set when meeting was out--J § myself
became exceedingly weary--This noon after service about 30 de
clared their thoughts.
It is now 8 o'clock § I shall retire.
Tuesday Jan. 30
Yesterday morning our school of the girls was quite
pleasant, but the boys school in the afternoon was quite the
contrary.
Few scholars § much noise =
about the same.
To day it has been
Fewer scholars this afternoon than yesterday.
Yesterday § to day have been preparing books for our scholars
to write.
Last evening was thus occupied until 8 o'clock § did
not attend the prayer meeting.
At 8 o'clock bro. Bingham came
in § staid until bed time or 9 o'clock.
He inquired after the
number of our scholars for Mr. Diell § to day or this evening
we have given them to him--226 in number--
This evening Mr.
Ladd gives a lecture upon the resources of these islands.
has gone down.
I shall not--Wish to prepare writing books.
Bro. B.
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Starr
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Cooke
3,
1838
Page 162
Saturday Feb 3
Wednesday our girls commenced writing but we were not able
to get our boys books until Yesterday when both girls § boys wrote.
Our girls now average from 110 to 120.
that number.
Boys but little over half
Have attended morning prayer meetings all the week
§ conducted the same.
Bro. Chamberlain has attended twice § helped.
Last evening attended singing school--Learned day before yester
day as we had bro Diell's oldest daughter here to tea § bro.
Chamberlain's two oldest that Mrs. Diell was confined on Saturday
last with another daughter.
This week she has been some what
unwell with a fever.
Bro. Bingham has commenced this week to take census.
Has very few manao meetings.
On the sabbath he requested all
who thought they were really converted to meet on Thursday after
noon.
The house-luakini was almost filled.
They are exceedingly
proned to deception.
This morning he told his people that he § his wife were
quite feeble, § that was one cause of his having no more meet
ings with them.
To day they have been to Manoa § Hiram § Eliz
abeth have spent the day with us.
§ returned.
They have taken their suppers
J. has gone to bro. Hall § I shall soon go.
bro. § sister Castle there to supper.
This morning I spent with
bro. Castle in examining £j comparing accounts.
creep up very fast.
We meet
Our expenses
This afternoon accomplished little or nothing.
J. has cut my own hair § I have cut bro. Chamberlain's.
about time to go to bro. H's to supper.
It is
Will the Lord meet with
us this evening for prayer § prepare us for the sabbath.
The weather has been very warm to day.
Thermometer 78.
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Starr Cooke
Feb.
5, 1838
Page
163
Monday Feb. 5.
Yesterday morning I started for the morning prayer meeting
but as the sun was up so far I thought the meeting would be com
menced by the natives § so returned.
bell rang § our Sabbath was short.
scholars.
I was quite late when the
I took charge of Kawahine's
In the afternoon there were 25 of them--Kulepe took his
scholars § Piki his.
Scholars were few--
Bro. Judd thought he
should have sabbath school but once I told him "aia no ia oe".
Bro. Bingham preached in the morning from Isaia 26.1-4.
noon from Luka 15.18
In the after
"E kia au a e hele aku i kuu makuakane".
He said but a few words § then read over the names of several
persons (70) some of whom had hooikaikai for 10-8 6-5 432 § 1
years.
It is probable they will be received into the church next
communion, in March.
Bro. Hall said at our Saturday night meet
ing he thought God was really in the midst of the people for he
had been among them § they were very ready to talk upon religion
5 there appeared a general serious among them.
0 that mine eyes
were opened to see the chariots of Israel § my ears to hear the
sound in the top of the mulberry trees.
Last evening J. read to me from Moseheim's Eccl. history.
At 8 o ’clock we retired.
At 5 o'clock this morning we arose 5
at 7 o'clock I went to the monthly concert of the natives.
Bro.
Bingham was present § a collection was taken up for the Board
ing School at Wailuku.
usual (190).
Our school has been little larger than
Since school have heard the death of one of bro.
Baldwin's children.
May it be sanctified to them § to us--May
we all feel the uncertainty of time--the certainty of death of
Judgment § Eternity.
This evening monthly concert
at bro. Bing-
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ham's.
Amos
Starr Cooke
Feb.
5, 1838
Last night we had a very heavy shower of rain.
Page
164
Yesterday
all day the wind was from the sea--To day it has been quite cool.
Thursday Feb. 8.
Monday evening our monthly concert was very long--Tues
day bro. Smith returned from Waialua or from Ewa in the morning.
He Wrote to me by Halai saying he thought I ought to take him
into school.
I accordingly brought his case before the school.
He appears very humble--May his repentance prove genuine.
At
supper bro. § sister Smith were here--Last evening bro. § sister
Castle were here § we prayed together before they left.
the night before with bro. Smith.
So also
Last evening at our prayer
meeting heard bro. Smith give an account of the meeting §c at
Waialua.
Just as we finished our suppers to night Daniela Oleloa
came in § another hoohanou § we conversed respecting long speeches
5 prayers.
Daniela appeared very well § said he should say some
thing about it to morrow morning. As they were about to leave we had
3 prayers in native--very short.
Rec^ a letter to day from bro.
Andrews, Kailua, this evening a note from bro. Locke, which I have
replied to.
Saturday Feb. 10.
This evening I seat myself at my desk much fatigued §
almost sick.
Do not go out to meeting this evening.
Yesterday
we did not have so many girls to school as usual but an increase
of boys almost every day this week.
Yesterday we had 89 boys.
Read yesterday to the boys before school and after Solomona 5
1-9.
Gave some of Kulepe's scholars to Piki § he ferelled one
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Feb.
§ after school K. went to finding fault with P.
erate (!) them.
1838
Page
I tried to sep-
K. was quite warm (?) about--I justified P.
Before night K. came to see us.
tified P.
10,
We condemned him § still jus
Was much grieved at their dispute.
May it be over
ruled for their good--Make K. more firm § P. more careful.
Last evening just before supper went into the Printing
office § helped a native about correcting a piece by bro. Green
for the Spectator.
Did not go out in the evening to singing school.
Re
tired earlky § this morning felt unwell--§ have more or less
all day.
This afternoon have been to bro Smith's to supper.
Bro. Calkins § a Mr. Paty there also.
Returned in season for
the meeting but feeling so unwell I do not go out--0 Lord
prepare for the sabbath-Last evening wrote to bro. Knapp § the evening before
to bro Locke.
Monday Feb. 12 '38
Yesterday morning when I arose I felt quite unwell §
did not go either to the morning prayer meeting nor to the Sab
bath school, nor to the morning service.
After dinner feeling
some better I went to sabbath school, § to church.
While at
Sabbath School it commenced raining § rained quite hard for
sometime wind blowing very hard from the sea- -
When sabbath
school was closed we both returned home § furnished ourselves
with winter clothing-very comfortable.
I found my surtout, without a coat,
This was the first time of my wearing it
since our arrival--Yesterday morning took up Brainard § read
165
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Amos
some [of] it.
Starr
Cooke
Feb.
My soul was moved by it.
12,
1838
Page 166
Took up also my diary
§ found it was just a year by the day of the week since we doubled
cape Horn.
It was pleasant to read over what I then recorded
as I hope it will be at some future period to read over what
I now pen.
Two years since, I was pursueing (!) my studies as usual
at Wilton--Great changes in a short time.
Bro. Bingham had for
his afternoon text the same as in the morning § recapitulated his
discourse in the morning--Iakobu 5.16, "o ka pule i kaihu a ke
kanaka pono e lanakila nui ia."
Na mea nui oha--Mea mua, e puli hilinai
2. o pule ikaika (e pule me ka make make nui loa)
3. o pule a ka mea pono
mua.
4. epule makainoa o Iesu eia kona manao
Hea lokomaikai o ke christo Akua i kona manao o kaawi mai
i ka mea i nonoiia aku ia ia.
2. E loaa ole mai i ka Uhaue moluna
0 ma kanaka ma He, akaka loa epule pono ole kakou.
kepule me o ka manao lokahi
4. Epule hooki ole.
imi i ka Uhane o kokua mai ia kakou makapule
1 na kanaka a pau--
3. He pono
5 He pono e
6. He pono ke pule
We returned from meeting § had supper §
prayers 5 I was worse than I was in the morning.
We retired little
after 7 o'clock § slept until 5 o'clock or nearly this morning.
It was sometime before I could get to sleep.
in my usual duties but have not felt well.
Today I have engaged
This morning attended
the morning prayer meeting which was very well attended.
Puni-
haole questioned them about the sermon § was occupied half an hour
thus--so that we had only two prayers after it- scholars concerning the sermon.
Questioned my
They gave me about all of it.
This evening have heard that Kuke was unwell.
Wanted to go fj
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Feb.
12,
see him but could not, § go to meeting this evening.
the meeting § just returned.
prayed.
1838
Page
167
Have attended
Five brethren only present--all
I took some tea for supper § feel better for it.
Thursday Feb. 15.
Tuesday morning I did not attend school.
numerical frame § an earthen pot.-pleasant school.
Mended our
In the afternoon had a very
Took charge of two clases (!) in Arithmetic
as well as in Geography.
Gave Kulepi his own scholars 5 he com
menced with them in the Hele Kamalii.
We invited bro. § sister
Johnstone 5 bro. Calkins here to supper.
They came, as did also
bro. Judd. Bros. Judd § C. left immediately after supper § bro.
§ sister J. spent a good part of the evening.
prayers with us.--A very pleasant visit.
They also attended
Yesterday we had writing.
Rec^ a letter § some eggs from bro. Locke, also, a note 5 some
butter from bro. Bishop.
Replied to bro. Locke's note.
As I had requested the scholars to remember the heads
of bro B's sermon, I concluded to go § hear it myself instead
of going to bro. Chamberlain.
Succeeded in obtaining all his
heads myself--Feel quite encouraged to do so continually- This morning called on Ioane Ii to question the brethren
concerning the sermon i ka po niu--
Had a man offer to furnish
us with milk this morning--Kupalii Amoka--He hoahanau oia-Before going to school went to bro. Tinker for a pair
of green glasses.
until 1 o'clock- -
At noon Dr. was here to dine.
We had no dinner
Some of our scholars went to day mauka loa
for wood to pay for books.
This afternoon J. visited us § heard
one class recite in arithmetic.
Tried all day to preach to my
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scholars.
Amos
Starr Cooke
Feb.
13,
1838
Page 168
This evening I make preparation for writing to morrow.
Tuesday morning our thermometer out doors, was down to 58°, just
before sunrise.
Friday Feb. 16.
To day what time I had to labor has been spent in trim
ming some § cutting down others of our trees in the yard--I have
also set out two in the yard of the school-house.
the Dr. § his family were here to supper.
from a week's residence at Waikiki.
have returned from Manoa.
This evening
They had just returned
Bro Bingham § his family
This evening a singing school 5 J has
gone to the female prayer meeting.
Saturday Feb. 17
Have just returned from the prayer meeting at bro. Hall's
conducted by him.
It was a very good meeting.
accomplished little or nothing.
This day I have
This afternoon bro. Tinker fj
his family were here to supper § he prayed with us before they
left.
I mahalo much their children's behavior § their manage
ment with them.
Much difference in missionaries in rearing families.
Rec^ a note
from
Sister Parker, requesting me to make
some stools 10 by 14, for her § intimated that she should like
us there.
Lord's day Feb. 18.
This morning we did not rise quite so early as we generally
do.
However we got through breakfast § prayers before meeting
which I attended this evening as we were not to have a sabbath
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school in the forenoon.
Feb.
18,
1838
Page 169
I read the 4th Chap. Hebrews § Kuke made
what remarks were made § the last prayer.
Dismissed it a little
earlier than usual.
Came home § had my usual season of prayer which I generally
have before breakfast but was not able this
Read several psalms.
[morning] to do thus.
What a privilege to use my own tongue.
How
I sometimes wish they could understand it § I could talk to them
in my own language.
Bro. Bingham preached this morning 5 this
afternoon from the same passage 2 Cov. 6:17.18.
Did not succeed
in getting many of his heads, in fact he had but few § those
long ^ I could not remember them.
Attended the Chapel § heard
bro. Diell from the same chapter § 1st verse.
Delineated some of
those who received the grace of God in vain-At 2 o'clock attended the sabbath school § took charge
of my little class of boys, 21 only to day.
On coming out of the
luakini to go to the Chapel I saw many of scholars playing about
the school house § went towards them when they ran away.
This
afternoon it was so again § I went out § sent some home § others
I sent into the luakini.
Have read some to day in "The great
teacher"--
The soul of him who wrote it must have been full
of Christ.
My soul was
stirred
in me in perusing my diary
a year since § two years since.
This evening neither J. nor myself go out.
may be prepared for the duties of the week before us.
0 that we
This week
is the fast day, § prayer day for colleges --May the number of
the heralds of the gospel be greatly increased.
of those already engaged be greatly increased.
And the zeal
0 God increase
my own zeal for the welfare of the souls of my scholars.
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1838
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Wenede (!) Feb. 21.
Monday morning on my way to school I called into bro.
Chamberalin1s for the key § who should I see but sister Wilcox,
just arrived from Hilo--
They are to be accommodated at bro. C's.
I felt somewhat exercised that we had not made provision for them
in our native house--But I hope it will be all for the best.-On our way from school at noon we called on them § I gave
bro. Wilcox an invitation to assist me in school.
Smith had asked him to help him.
He said bro.
I then said I would give way
to bro. S.
Monday evening after school, Wm. broke the pump § tuesday
morning before school I took it or part of it down to Mr. Colcord's.
Monday evening was the evening to pray for the schools
of the Islands.
No one came but bro. Chamberlain § sister Castle.
We had a short meeting-into our school.
Tuesday bro. Wilcox called a few moments
In the afternoon both he § his wife § bro.
Castle § his wife took tea with us.
after supper we prayed together.
It seemed like old times--
Talked some about the language.
About 5 o'clock a thunder storm commenced § continued all the
evening.
I thought nearly as much rain fell as has fallen since
we have been at the Islands, certainly more than at any one time.
They returned home about 8 1'2 o'clock.
To day or rather this
morning we had no writing on account of our small scholars being
in the school house.
occupied the luakini.
short.
Bro B. has had a manao telling meeting §
This afternoon another heavy rain but
Got along with my boys as well as usual.
Was much mor
tified going to school with what I saw of some scholars.
fore school closed J. came in § helped us sing.
have read thru' the Kumu Hawaii.
Be
Since school
This evening meetings.
Lord
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Starr Cooke
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1838
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Thursday Feb. 22.
Memorable day this, a day for mourning § a day of glad
ness! a day of feasting § a day of fasting--A day for prayer §
a day singing "the Lord reigneth let the earth rejoice." --This
morning on way to school I saw a vessel coming in sight § thought
it might be one from America.
to be a ship
Before school closed I found it
just after returning from school three letters were
brought in to us.
One from J's mother one from bro. Wilcox of
three sheets, § one, of one § a half sheets from Mr. Nathl. W.
Dexter.--We immediate[ly] took some dinner § then sat down to
read.
J read hers when bro Tinker came § warned us to go to bro.
Chamberlain's to hear the general letter read.
it.
Bro. Bingham read
It was very long § made very plain our duty § pointed out
some of our errors.
Mr. Anderson.
There were eight sheets in it written by
A circular had also read from the Board.
Before
going to bro. Chamberlain's I read enough of my letter to learn
the death of my only bro. H.
the time we doubled Cape Horn.
He died the 14 Feb. 1837, about
Left no evidence of a change
of heart.
He now has realized what I so often warned him of 5
wrote him
besought him with tears to repent § make sure work
for eternity.
His wife § daughter Elizabeth had gone to keeping
house, a boarding house in Spring St. New York, near Mr. Ludlow's
church.
By the way Mr. Ludlow had left Spring St. 5 had gone
to New Haven § settled in the free church.
Bro. Wilcox spoke
also of Mrs. Middlebrook as being near her end from a cancer §
that religion was her support.
Mr. Dexter spoke of the imbarrassments C O
General Assembly § the low state of religion §c §c.
of the country
An interest
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ing letter.
Canton.
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1838
Page
172
The vessel that brought these letters is bound to
Shall try to write that way home § answer these letters.
Factor is her name.
Last evening attended the meeting at bro. Chamberlain's.
Bro. Tinker read a letter in the Journal of Commerce respecting
the doings of the General assembly.
account of the work at Hilo.
Bro. Wilcox gave us some
A glorius work indeed.
May the same be witnessed here.
wake up.
0 Lord have mercy upon me.
before retiring.
Came home resolved to
Had another season of prayer
Enjoyed myself this morning.
Was assisted in
prayer in the morning prayer meeting § at the opening of school.
Sent two classes that generally go to the luakini to the mauka
hale kula.
Just before we closed school Kuke came in § while
I went to close the school iuka, Kuke made some remarks
the school with prayer. This afternoon no school.
closed
Time occupied
in hearing general letter § reading others--(to supper).
This
afternoon Mrs. Ladd is here § her husband comes (?).
Saturday Feb. 24
Thursday evening Mr. Ladd came
soon after supper just
as they were about to go I called upon Mr. Ladd to pray with us.
He did so.-- The evening I spent in writing to bro. Knapp--Next
morning I wrote to bro. Andrews--at noon received a short note
from bro. Locke
answered it.
He told me he had been to Kaneohe
for Sister Smith § that she was to spend a fortnight there.
Attended school as usual all day.
about their souls.
Said some thing to my scholars
But every thing I say is impotent § falls
without effecting anything § that is owing entirely to my want
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of faith.
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1838
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173
0 Lord increase it--Last evening J. attended a female
prayer meeting at Sister Bingham's.
I commenced a double sheet
letter to bro. Wilcox § wrote but one page.
it except about half the outside page.
To day I have finished
Wrote respecting the
contents of his letter--respecting my letters heretofore written,
an account of our house keeping § premises, our schools, Protracted
meetings--call for the word of life--how many are now printing
Bro. Smith § his prospects--climate--general meeting--chiefs
desire for improvement, stone church-letter to day to her Mother.
J. has also finished a
This afternoon she went over to
Mr. Chamberlain's 5 returned with 6 Mission Heralds, a bundle
of papers from Sunderland § three letters, one from her Aunt
Smith, cousin Austin § one from Francis Frary--
This evening
attended the meeting at bro. Hall's § conducted it.
Just as we
were closing, bro Bingham came in Ej read bro. Coan's letter
to him of three sheets.
the Holy Ghost.
It breathes the spirit of faith § of
0 that all of us had more of his spirit of
faith--The day § the week is past--0 Lord week after week would
I cry prepare me for the sabbath--
Lord's day Feb. 2 5
The Sabbath has come § also gone.
Another's Sabbath's
transactions are registered in heaven--0 to realize that soon
my sabbaths will be gone § I shall be called to render an
account of them.
I once lived with eternity in view but I can
not now realize that I must die.
0 that I could--0 that I felt
more for dying souls or rather the undying Spirits--for my own,
my companion's, my brethren § sisters of the mission--the native
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1838
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church members, the natives still unreconciled, our scholars,
in short, for a dying world.
Soon will it be said of me the
place that knows me now will soon know me no more forever.
This morning attended the morning prayer meeting § was
interested in it.
Tried to say a few words.
Daniela Olelou made
known my thoughts about short prayers, § short exhortations.
Did not enjoy myself much in the bath-house after my return.
At 9 1/2 o ’clock as usual visited the Sanctuary--Bro. Bingham
preached the word with power § with the Holy Ghost--May a blessing
attend it.
House crowded all day which was formerly a rare thing.
Text this morning Heb. 2.1.
"Nolaila hoi e pono a lelepau kakou
ia mau mea a kakou e lohe ae nai, o haule ia kakou i kekahi manawa
--Oia ka mea nui mua, 0 Iehova wale no.
hemolele, ola, pono.
1.
He kanauai hemolele kono no na kanaka
a pua, na kanauai uni, na ano lua.
launa.
Ke Akua, ke Akua mana,
2. e pono ia ia e hoopai.
Ke aloha i ke Akua a me hoa3. aia ka Kalahala ke keiki
a ke Akua, ke nohai e ola'i i ke kaua ka hewa
a Iesu.
E miki, epaulele ia ia.
4. 0 ke kau oha
5. Olelo hou pomaikai, o ka
naea e paulele ia ia no ka mea; e loaa ia'ia he ola mau loa.
II. e pono ke paulele ia kakou i keia mau mea; a kakou e lohe
ae nei.
III. He poino ko ka poe ke malama ole ia mau mea a kakou e lo
he ae nei ko lakou hope poino loa.-Manao.
1. 0 ka hai aku i ka manao i ke kumu aole ia he ola.
.
A ke paulele ia Iesu, malaila ke ola.
2. 0 ka komo anu iloko o ka ekalelia aole ia he ola.
3. Ina aole lelepau koke ko Hawaii nei a pau loa ia mau mea, a
kakou e lohe nei, alaila nui ka poe a lilo aku i ka make mau loa
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5000 a year-
5. E na kanaka o ka Iseraela, e alu, e kokua mai, e pule ikaiku,
lanakila, e imi nui, e huli i ka palapala i hemolele--
5. He pono
ke hana wikiwiki o ka poe o ka ekalelia maanei, ma Amerika Beritinia, Poina'poina.
In the afternoon took charge of my class of small boys-16 only to day talked to them about God, the thunder § lighting
(!) which was then being seen § heard--During the noon I lead to
us from the Missionary Heralds-from Iremia 33.3.
In the afternoon preached again
E kahea ia oe a e hooloke au ia oukou a e hoike
ia oukou i na naea nui a me na me a maua nana i ike ole oukou.-This is the text as near as I can remember.
§ then the following
Na Manao.
General explanation
Mua, 0 ko ke Akua makemake e
nonoi aku haua poe hauwa ia ia e haua mai i na naea nui a me na
mea maua.
2. Ma makaukau a makemake ke Akua e hooloke i ke pule
a o hana na mea nui no na kana kauwa nana i noi aku iaia.
7.7-12
Elia.
Daniela, Iakoba 3.
Mataio
He pono e kale aku ka mea a
kakou e noi ae Pela Elia, ke keiki kau ka ili eleele, ma Amerika.
[Space left on paper.]
He preached until almost sun down.
This evening we have read
in the missionary Heralds some--
Tuesday Feb. 27.
Yesterday morning altho the weather was quite tedious
1000 I should think came to the prayer meeting.
Just at day
light it commenced raining § rained very hard.
Much lighting
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§ thunder accompanied it.
Some very sharp.
27,
1838
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176
One side of the
meeting house was very wet.
Kuke hoakaka enterrogated (!) the people concerning
the sermons the day before,
He was an hour about.
Just as meeting
was closed it commenced raining again § continued until 10 o'clock.
I had no school on account of the rain.
Commenced a letter to
Fanny, § finished it after school in the afternoon--Subject,
the salvation of her soul.
In the evening attended the monthly concert for the slaves.
Five brethren only present.
Retired immediately after returning from meeting.
morning we had an interesting meeting six prayers.
said a few things.
This
Ioane Ii talked--
Before school I prepared some pictures on
cards for the children.
Was quite nawaliwali this morning.
school was quite pleasant to me this afternoon.
The
At noon received
a letter from bro. Locke, two calabashes also a letter from bro
Parker, stating that he had been trying to get the consent of
the brethren to my going to Kaneohe.
bro Locke's men stay with us.
Aole hiki ia ia.
This night
They return to morrow morning.
Had a long talk this evening with Daniela invited him to come
§ address the school.
the spirit.
Told him not to come unless filled with
Feel languid § shall retire early.
Thursday March 1.
Another month has commenced and also another season.
Yes, Spring has returned.
A year ago to day we were about as
far South of the Equator as we now are North of it.
How different
have been the dealings of God towards [me] than I anticipated.
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Goodness 5 mercy have followed both me § my companion.
Page
177
Have
reason to bless God that I have had such health § altho' the lang
uage has come hard to me that I have obtained so much of it.
I can now understand all the preaching.
Last evening obtained
all the heads of bro B's discourse John 3.16.
Tuesday evening
Daniela Oleloa was in 5 I asked him to come § talk to the scholars.
Yesterday morning he came 5 spent the forenoon.
Just before we
closed the school he conversed with them, or rather addressed them
about 10 minutes § then made the prayer.
I invited him to come
in the afternoon 5 talked to the boys but he did not.
ing he came again 5 talked twenty minutes.
This morn
This afternoon he visited
the school § talked to the boys as long as in the morning to the
girls.
He commanded very good attention .
I hope it may not
be in vain--This morning I asked Mr. Bingham to visit the school.
He promised he would bear it in mind § come when he was kaawale.
Our school yesterday § to day has been more full.
Appointed
kanakanui to hear one class yesterday § Halai to hear the same
to day.
At some future period they will probably make good teachers.
Saturday Mar. 3
Yesterday our school was about as usual.
sent, having gone to see a sick daughter at Ewa.
a substitute.
Kulepe was ab
He sent however
In the afternoon at the close of school we had
up the sermon of Wednesday evening.
When the labors of the week were over, I felt exceedingly
fatigued § last evening did [little(?)] but retired early.
About sun set went down to see Eleele § her little one
of a fortnight’s existance in this world as yet.
On our return
called at bro. Dimond's also on Dr. Judd, § bro § sister Smith
1 1 a A or. nc___ TVr__ dinwpH mp comp inpravintrs_CJJ_of a Lahainaluna
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engraver--very well done for a native.
3,
1838
Pae 178
The Dr is preparing a
book on anatomy in native-To day I have worked some in the shop § this afternoon
I spent in fixing my pump.
Have now just returned from the prayer
meeting conducted by bro. Castle.
Lord’s day 4 March
This morning both J. § myself overslept ourselves 5 did
[not] arise until 6 o'clock--
We soon had breakfast § I went
to the meeting without praying.
Kaikinui spoke half an hour.
Did not enjoy the meeting.
After returning we had prayers §
I had a season of prayer in the bath-house.
some in the Missionary Herald.
We read together
At the season for going to meeting
we went but it was half an hour before bro. B. came.
He had been
detained by Mr. Reynolds who came up to forbid his wife joining
the church or Mr. Bingham's receiving her--said she was guilty
of drunkenness § aldultery.
The house was literly (!) crowded
§ many went away.
Bro. B. made a few remarks from Num. 10.27 "We are journey
ing to the land of which the Lord hath said §c."
He then read
the names of those who were to join to-day except Mrs. Reynolds,
§ baptized them all, the meeting was very long § we came out-A committee was appointed to go § see Mr. Reynodls § obtain the
evidence of her misdemeanor, but none could be obtained.
She
was in the afternoon accordingly received into the church which
made 70.
We had no sabbath at noon on account of preparing the
seats for communicats.
interesting.
How
The exercises of the day have been
different are our circumstances from what
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we anticipated § from other missionaries.
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1838
Page
179
We can hardly realize
that we are on heathen soil.
Tuesday Mar. 6.
Yesterday morning I attended the monthly concert commenced
it at 6 1/2 o'clock.
Bro. Bingham came in at 7 1/2 o'clock §
continued it until 8 1/2 o'clock.
We had had 7 prayers before
he came in § we had also sung twice.
At school in the morning
Daniela make some remarks § I tried to follow him with some at
the close of the school.
Kuailehua followed me.
is absent at Ewa.
In the afternoon I attempted again §
He takes the place of Kulepe while he
This afternoon also he was in school.
Yes
terday about noon sister Marcia M. Smith arrived from Ewa § bro.
Tinker.
They brought cheering intelligence from there,--Bro. §
sister Bishop spent three hours one day in prayer-Last evening attended the monthly concert at bro. B.
It was conducted by bro. Diell who read a letter to himself from
Dr. Grant, in Persia, some intelligence from the Evangelist §
also some from the Missionary Herald.
We had only three prayers.
Our school to day has flourished about as usual.
This evening
has been spent in setting copies for to morrow.
Rec^ a note yesterday from bro. Locke § wrote one to
bro McD.
Satu Mar 10.
Another short week has gone with those before the flood.
This day has been employed in the work-shops mending an umbrella
§ fixing some stools for Sister P.
Wednesday I talked some to
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the boys § had some fluency in the language.
were affected.
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They listened §
In the evening we had 5 prayers before bro. Tinker
came who preached to us from Luka, barren fig tree.
Bro Bingham
followed him with some remarks § related the account of the native
of Wailua hanging himself.
usual.
Thursday § Friday passed away as
Morning prayers not so fully attended--Bro. § sister Hall
here to supper--He prayed with us before he left.
ducted the prayer meeting.
from Wailua.
He also con
Bro Chamberlain § Wilcox not returned
Bro. Dimond has gone to Waialua to day with bro.
Locke who came here on Thursday.
Bro Tinker has gone to attend
a protracted meeting between K. § Waialua.
Monday Mar. 12
Yesterday morning I attended the prayer meeting but
Kuke had given out a hymn before I got there.
preached all day.
Bro Bingham
In the morning from Hoikeana 14.7.
In which
he brought up the subject of popery--praying to Mary, § to saints
§c.
At noon we had a sabbath school as usual.
bro. Bingham preached from Epeso 5:7.8.
In the afternoon
Bro. Diell followed him
with some remarks which were interpreted by bro. B.
In the
evening went down to the Chapel § heard bro. Bingham from John
33.16.
After which he § bro. Diell distributed the bread § wine
to the few communicants--1 was pleased with the exercises.
home exceedingly fatigued.
early as usual.
Came
This morning did not rise quite as
Attended the morning prayer meeting when Kuke
hooakaku the sermons yesterday.
We also did the same in school
to day.
This morning I prepared my writing books in part § my
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books some of them J prepared this afternoon.
12,
1838
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181
This evening Sister
Wilcox was here to supper § after supper sister Dimond came in
§ staid until the bell rang for the sabbath school concert at
bro. T.
I went home with sister D. § from there went to the
meeting.
Bro Castle conducted it.
We had 4 prayers.
Tuesday Mar. 13.
This morning we hung up our card in school § hope to
morrow to have all the names of our scholars written upon a large
card to hang up in school § put down their delinquincies or rather
their noising whispering, Ejc.
produce order in school.
Think it will work very well to
Will the Lord bless it.
This afternoon
tried it with the boys.
This evening we expected bro. Bingham § family with us
to supper.
Not coming before 5 1/2 o'clock concluded they were
not coming Ej went after Sister Smith to come § take supper with
us--Sister T. told me she thought they (bro. B. § family) were
coming I then told Sister Smith she might come some other time.
On my return met bro B. who told me they were expecting to come.
Ere long Mrs. B. 5 her children came--about sun set bro B.-After supper he prayed with us--Ej they soon returned home at
7 1/2 o'clock.
He related to us an interesting account of a man {j his
wife who came to him last week.
They had been catholics 9 years.
Were baptised {j married by the Catholic priests here some 8 or
10 years since § had never before dared to divulge the account
of their uniting with the catholics.
This circumstance speaks
volumes to this people in reference to Catholicism.
They taught
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them to pray to Mary § to the apostles--Gave them a string of
beads to count--an image of the virgin mary to pray to--When they
married them, they told them to live seperate two nights--They
also poured wine on their heads § gave them each a wafer to eat.
Since then the return of bro. B. § family I have closed in read
ing the 13th Chap. of Romans with Barnes's notes.
Thursday Mar. 15.
Yesterday I felt rather unwell all day.
Learned from
Dr. Judd that Kulepe my native assistant did not think of re
turning- -Talked with him some about Opunui § Kuluuailehua.
He
recommended Opunui--Think some of trying to get along in the
boy's school without any.
Last evening received 13 question
books on the map from bro. Andrews.
At the ringing of the bell
I went to the meeting house 5 soon some of the brethren came 5
we had 8 prayers before bro. Bingham arrived.
His sermon was
from 2 Cov. 5.11 "Noia hoi, o ko makou ike ana i ka mea make a
ka Haku, ke hoohuli aku nei makou i na kauaka."
Bro. B. appeared
to feel some § preached very well.
This morning did as usual after a sermon the day or night
before.
School about as usual our system of keeping order appears
to work very
well.
About sun set to night bro Smith came in
§ proposed that we should unite with him in having a protracted
meeting with our scholars at his school house.
We prayed together
over it, § I went this evening § conversed with bro. B. about
it.
He said it did not strike him as being the best way.
the Lord give us wisdom in relation [to] it--
Will
Talked some about
the affairs in America--N.Y.O.N.Y.E. Moral Reform Papers, McDon
ald. --Heard glorious tidings from Hawaii, Maui § Kauai--
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17,
1838
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Saturday March 17.
Soon I shall record the last week of my life if I am able
to write, or at least my last week will come.
Every week I spend
on earth brings me nearer to my grave my sentence forever--to
my joy, or sorrow.
Why should I say to my joy, ojr sorrow?
Why
not know to my joy as did Paul when he said I know in whom I have
believed § am persuaded that he will keep that which I have com
mitted unto him at the last and as Job.
"I know that my Redeemer
liveth" § that he shall stand at the later day upon the earth
§ tho' my skins worms shall destroy my body yet in my flesh shall
I see God, whom I shall see for myself § not for another.
0 to
have more of that faith that was granted to these two individuals
§ even more--"ask and it shall be given to you, seek § ye shall
find, knock § it shall be opened unto you."
But I have to say
with Job, "0 that it were with me as in days past" when the
secret of God was upon my tabernacle.
This week I have read very
little, written very little said very little § prayed very little.
The last the least in proportion.
For
"Prayer was appointed to convey
The blessings God designs to give;
Song as we live shou ld Christians pray,
For, only while they pray they live."
Those only who pray § pray much § fervently § believingly live
to any good purpose.
I think I can say this from my own individual
experience as well as from reason § the word of God.--0 God help
me thus to live-Yesterday morning we expected bro Bingham into our School
§ so collected the scholars little earlier than common.
As he
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I left the school to J. that she might have an
opportunity to address the girls--Bro. B. did not come at all.
After school in the afternoon, I came home § after a
season of prayer § trying to write some little native, J. had
gone to bro. Johnstone § I went there to supper.
On my way
called on the parents of Maalahia.
We had a short but sociable
visit after supper we had prayers.
Before we finished the bell
rang for singing school § the female prayer meeting.
Bro. J.
came along with us § went down town to a singing school.
J. went
into the Dr. to the prayer meeting § I went down into the office
§ staid until meeting was out.
clock.
few
Came home § retired about 10 o'
This morning attended the prayer meeting as usual.
present.
But
In the forenoon had a call from bro. Steele § bro.
Wilcox, cut the latter's hair.
dinner but could not see him.
Called on Bro. Bingham after
Went down town to see bro Smith--
He had had 36 new cases to day, § most from one pa--The Lord is
evidently among the people.
meeting for the children.
Bro S. has given out a protracted
Am not decided about joining him.
Lord’s day Mar. 18
Did not arise this morning as usual § did not breakfast
until after meeting.
Said to he hoahouau yesterday that I should
like to have the church those who wished to take a part in the
morning prayer meeting give me their names, and what did he do
this morning but publish it in the meeting.
So they have begun
in earnest to do so.
Spent the time between morning prayer meeting [§] morn
ing service in reading Brainard's Memoirs.
Bro. B. preached from
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strong hearts.
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Page 185
During the sermon spoke of bro
Smith's halawai loa for the children.
at noon to that effect.
18,
Sent word to bro. Smith
Bro Judd mentioned it this afternoon
in the Sabbath School.
Bro. Bingham preached this afternoon to the children
from Psalm
8.2.
have read little.
Continues it Wednesday night since meeting
Have read Roma 8th with William--showed him
"Fox's Book of Martyers".
He was attracted much by it.
This
evening have spent at home.
Tuesday Mar. 20.
Yesterday morning soon after the morning prayer meeting
we made preparations to go down town.
Found bro S. had made
preparations, we prayed together before going.
me to make the first prayer in native.
He called upon
He then talked some to
them § I followed him with a few remarks from Luke 13.5.
The
girls were seated on one side § the boys on another 5 then there
was a division between the schools which left quite an alanui
for him who spoke to walk backwards § forwards- 500 boys § girls § older scholars-all day.
There were about
They gave very good attention
At 1 o'clock we met with our native teachers § prayed
in native--At two o'clock we met with the children again.
Kept
them about one § a half hours.
In the evening the monthly prayer meeting for the schools
of the Islands was held here 5 bro Smith conducted it.
This even
ing we have another prayer meeting to pray especially for our
scholars.
Bro. Smith meets, at his study, with the native teachers.
Services to day with the children same as yesterday.
Bro. Smith
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20,
1838
Page
186
met with his church at noon--I came home on horseback {j staid
until 2 o'clock.
Had a season of prayer.
Prepared something
in writing to say to the scholars, from John 11-28.
has come 5 calleth for thee".
Locke § answered it.
"The master
Rec^, at noon a letter from bro.
This afternoon suggested to bro. Smith after
talking some time that he let such as wished to go to go § see
how many would remain.
but none started.
He did so after asking it the second time
Think from what I have heard since I got home
I shall let him have his own way entirely § let him do all the
talking.-----
Friday Mar 23
Wednesday § yesterday 5 to day the services with our
scholars have been as on Monday § Tuesday.
In the evening of
day before yesterday bro. Bingham preached to the children from
Ke Kehuna 12.1.
He continued the meeting until 9 1/2 o'clock.
Before service we had four prayers--In the afternoon bro Tinker
addressed the scholars.
In the evening before service, some of
the scholars met with Wm. in his house for prayer.
They also
did the same last evening § I prayed with them at the begining (!)
5 made some remarks about Christ--
Yesterday morning bro Bingham
met with our scholars in the school house for conversation.
The
night before § last night bro Smith met with his scholars 5 heard
their manao's.
This morning we had another meeting with our
scholars in the school house.
prayers.
He asked no questions, made an exhortation § closed
with prayer by Nahalelewa.- did the talking.
meeting.
Before bro B. came we had two
Yesterday § this morning bro Smith
This afternoon bro B. goes down § closes the
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Saturday Mar 24.
Wrote the above yesterday noon.
In the afternoon bro
Bingham went down § addressed them about an hour.
followed him with a few remarks also.
Bro Chamberlain
He came to tea.
Yesterday I had some conversation with some of my scholars.
This morning at sunrise I ventured to meet with my scholars alone.
Bro Bingham had gone to Manoa.
expected for one so hemahema.
Sister Parker's footstools.
Hawaiian Spectator.
I got along as well as could be
This forenoon I worked some at
Came home
commenced reading the
After dinner spent some time in cleaning
out our out house § preparing it for the reception of our schol
ars .
Sister Smith (Marcia) has been here to supper § I am
now about to go down with her.
Tuesday Mar. 27.
When I laid down my pen after writing the foregoing I
accompanied Sister Smith to bro Smith's.
He informed me that
the protracted meeting at Kaneohe was defferred two weeks, on
account of the people coming here this week to pay their taxes
to the king.
Soon after our return we went to the prayer meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's conducted by bro. Johnstone.
When I returned
from that, I soon retired.
Sabbath morning I had another meeting with my scholars,
§ had some of them tell their manao's.
Bro. Wilcox assisted me
by making a prayer § some remarks respecting what he heard from
Hilo.
On the whole I thought it was an interesting meet®.
At
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M ar ch
Starr Cooke
27,
1838
Page
9 1/2 o'clock bro. Tinker preached for us--Bro. Bingham remained
at Manoa § preached at Waikiki.
Bro. Tinker's text all day was
John 3:16--1. 0 ko Iehova aloha.
2. 0 ka hewa o na kanaka he
nui.
3. 0 ke Kalahala, he mea nui ia.
mea nui ia.
4 0 ka make mau loa he
5. 0 ke ola mau loa he nui ia.
manaoio, e manaoio ia ia.
6. 0 ke auo o ka
Manao hookahi wale no.
Ina pela o
ko Iehova aloha ia kakou, he pono ia kakou ke aloha aku ia ia.
At noon went down to the chapel § heard bro. Diell from
Malaehi 1.6.
A son honoreth his father §c.
The Dr. at noon
thought there was evidently some feeling among the scholars.
In the evening after reading some in the M. H. we
retired about 8 o 'clock--§ as usual very much fatigued.
Yesterday (2 6 th) was a memorable day in so much as it
gave us fresh intelligence from the land of our father's--In
the morning I had no meeting with the scholars but attended the
meeting of adults.
Kuke hookakaed (?) the heads of the sermon.
Before he did so I read the 53rd of Isaiah.
but not so many scholars as usual.
Commenced our school
Just before school closed
Dr. Judd came in § addressed the scholars from the story of
Bartimeas.
He told us also of the arrival of a ship or bark
or rather of one in sight.
As soon as school closed we went into
bro. Chamberlain's garret to take a look through the spy-glass.
We concluded it was a vessel from America--a merchant vessel.
I concluded in my own mind that it was freighted with Mr. Richards
5 wife.
The vessel came to anchor while we were gazing upon it.
We returned home took some dinner 5 I went immediately to school
§ when school was closed I hastened home to see if I had any
letters.
Went to bro Chamberlain's § learned there that Mr.
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Ma rc h
27,
1838
Page 189
Richards was expected at the house soon--that he sailed from Bos
ton Nov. 7, ^ that he therefore he had had a passage of 139 days.
Came home § soon after supper we were called to meet at bro C's
with bro. 5 sister Richards to return thanks for their safe
arrival Ejc.
to them.
After prayer by him § bro. B. we were introduced
They soon handed us a bundle of letters § we hasten
home to read them.
There were three for me, one from sister Mary
Aug. 14,'37, one from bro. Wilcox Oct. 3 § 9, '37, § one from
Oliver R. Ryder June 10, 1837.
J. received two from her mother,
one written May 14, '37 § the other in Oct. one from her bro.
Harley Oct. 15, on[e] from her sister Fanny, Oct. 29, one from
her Aunt Smith § Fanny Hunt together Oct. 29, one from her
Cousins Elizabeth § Harriet Warner one from Miss Abigail Begelow
Winchenton Oct. 17, § one from Mr. Nath^ W. Dexter of the same
date from Pympton, a revival in Sunderland.
Grand Ma Warner
dead, Adelia Ann Brown § few others dead.
We had read but one or two before we were called to
the prayer meeting for slaves - bro B. conducted it.
The meeting was interesting--
Hasten home § read letters until 10 1/2
o'clock § then retired to read one this morning.
morning prayer § found it commenced.
Mr. Richards was praying.
He § bro. Tinker had come § commenced it.
to day.
Attended the
School about as usual
Not so many boys as usual this afternoon.
Had some of
them tell their manao's after school § had Kaleo pray.
After
school went to bro. Chamberlains § read a circular from the Board
containing a bylaw that missionaries should [not] go home with
out first getting the consent of the prudential committee ponopaha
aole paha.
Rendered my account of books sold $18.84.
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Starr Cooke
M ar ch
27,
1838
Page
190
Mr. § Mrs. Richards are down to bro. Diell's this afternoon.
For several days very blustering § to night quite cool.
Have
a meeting appointed for scholars in the morning at sun rise.
Saturday Mar. 31.
Wednesday morning bro. Bingham attended my meeting with
my scholars, § made some remarks, after which he went to the luakini.
Before we went to school bro. Bishop § his wife came.
Soon after dinner they called on us
the afternoon § stay to tea.
engaged to to ( 0
spend
I then went to bro. Dimond's §
invited Bro. § sister Richards to come § take supper with us.
I went to school § J. § sister Bishop went to the maternal as
sociation.
About sun set they were here § immediately after
Bro. R. requested pen § paper to prepare something, for the native
service.
Bro. Bishop 5 bro. Hall gave an account of their labors
at bro. Chamberlain's.
Thursday morning bro. Bishop attended our meeting with
the scholars--§ while we were assembled bro. Emerson
Locke
came § it was soon determined to have a meeting.
I soon left
school § we met at bro. Bingham's at 10 o'clock.
A letter was
read or rather a circular from the Board, containing four res
olutions the fourth of which was respecting missionaries not
returning home until they had got [obtained, written in pencil]
the consent of the prudential Com.
It was remarked upon by most
of those present § they all I think was opposed to it.
In the afternoon bro. Richards read his report which
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Starr Cooke
March
occupied more than two hours.
31,
1838
Page
191
J. attended school § did not get
in until he had nearly finished reading--neither did bro. Parker
arrive until he had nearly finished reading.
Adjourned until Friday morning at 8 o ’clock.
cording to adjournment.
Met ac
J. attended the school all day.
In
the morning met with the scholars § addressed them myself from
Ierimia.
The heart is deceitful §c.
Ye shall seek me § find
me §c.
Most of the morning at the meeting was spent in regulating
the reasons for dispensing with a general meeting § whether this
should be an Island meeting, provided general meeting should be
dispensed with.
In the afternoon some subjects were brought
forward by the Com. of arrangement Richards § Tinker § committees
chosen.
Before the meeting I felt so unwell that I left § came
home § went to bed.
J. soon returned § I went to bed § she gave
me two cups of tea.
But not feeling any better about nine o'clock
I took a potion of oil.
5 I was very sick.
until morning.
About 11 o'clock it operated two ways
But soon after this I went to sleep § slept
Today I have not been out any of consequence I
have spent the time in reading papers.
Read more paper news
to day than I have before since I arrived.
evening
The meeting met last
this morning § now stands adjourned until Tuesday af
ternoon .
This morning bro. Hall met with my scholars.
This evening I do not go out.
This day closes another day week
month.
Thursday
Apl. 5.
I have not had an opportunity to write in my diary this
Journal,
week.
Amos
Starr Cooke
April
5, 1838
Page 192
Sabbath day I had a meeting with our scholars in the morn
ing § talked to them about half an hour from John 11.
"Ehiki mai
ke Kumu a ke hea mai nea ia oe".
Bro Bingham preached in the morning § closed so that
he § the rest of us could go down to the chapel.
Bro. Richards preached from 2 Pet. 3.9.
I did so.
An excellent discourse.
In the afternoon he preached in the luakini § exhibited the loving
kindness of God to him his wife, § children during their absence.
Bro. Bingham went down to bro. Smith's § assisted him informing
a church.
The evening was spent as usual in reading papers § pam
phlets 6[C. §c.
Monday morning as it was monthly concert in the luakini
§ as I knew bro Bingham would be there § bro Richards also,
I did not go.
At the usual hour our bell rang § when we got to
the school we found the the (!) meeting in the luakini was not
closed § most of our scholars came to school without having
eat any thing =
We had a very pleasant school.
Monday evening
attended the monthly at bro Bingham's conducted by bro. Richards.
He gave a statement of the interest manifested in the monthly
concert at home, which was not very encouraging.
ing we attended school as usual.
Tuesday morn
Before noon bro. Locke, wife
§ child came 8, they stay with us while the meeting lasts § occupy
the house in the yard which he prepared for their accommodation.
They arrived in safety § in good spirits.
In the afternoon I
went into the school only an hour, § went to the meeting which
was adjourned on Saturday to bro. Bingham's
study.
The subject
that came up was in reference to the resolutions of the Board
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5,
1838
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193
in reference to their missionaries going home, or the report
of a committee upon that subject.
It was discussed quite warmly.
I am mistaken for it was the subject of salary.
The other was brought up yesterday-Yesterday we had besides the above the hiring of natives
in our families § lasted until to day occupied all this forenoon
5 part of the afternoon.
This morning I succeeded in getting bro.
Richards to talk to our scholars.
we have any more this week.
Had no school.
Neither do
I shall probably be absent more or
less next week, as the meeting will not be brought to a close.
Last evening bro. Parker preached in the luakini from John 3.36.
--- This evening a meeting again subject a teacher for the Chifes
bro. R. paha bro. A.
Monday Apl 9.
Just a year to day since we came in sight of these
islands.
All our reinforcements are alive § well.
There has been
an addition of 10 to it--Sabbath morning sister Wilcox had a
boy.
Satudray evening she took supper with us.
She is very
comfortable.
Friday of last week I spent the morning in taking care
of some molasses from Davida Malo--15 Galls. 37 1/2$.
In the
afternoon § evening nearly brought our business to a close.
Saturday about closed our meeting.
started for Maui.
Just after dinner bro Richards
In the afternoon commenced a letter to bro
Wilcox § to night have finished it.
Commenced a letter also
to bro. Ryder § to night have finished to send to morrow by
way of China.
Taken a letter to day from bro. C's for sister
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Amos
April 9,
Starr Cooke
1838
Page
194
Knapp to her father to send across the country with mine to bro.
Wilcox.
Yesterday the day passed as usual.
Bro. Gulick arrived
from Kauai.
To day commenced school again--scholars about as usual.
This evening monthly concert for sabbath schools at bro. Tinker's
conducted by bro. Gulick.
Yesterday bro. Bingham preached about
supporting the missionaries.
Drove rather hard.
J. has been copying a chart of Columbia River to
day for bro. Diell.
Friday April 13.
Tuesday morning J. worked at the above chart most of the
morning § I wrote a letter to Mr. Nath"*-. W. Dexter of three pages
Ej sent it with one to Oliver R. Ryder by a brig going to China.
Closed a letter to bro. Wilcox to go by way of Mexico.
Requested
him to get some political papers for us some pencils, § some
matches (2 or 3 doz.)-Wednesday afternoon J. attended the Mother's prayer meet
ing.
Wednesday evening bro. Bingham preached from Hosea 13.9.
"Eka Iseu ka ua luku iho oe ia oe iho, aka oia no iaa kou kokua."
In the morning bro Gulick went with me to the morning prayer
having spent the night with in company with his oldest son Halsey
who is to board with us E| go to school to Miss Smith.
night bro. G. staid with us.
Wednesday
Yesterday he went to Kaneohe.
Yesterday morning J. felt quite unwell § in the afternoon sent
for the Dr.
To day she did not go to school.
most of the day.
Has kept the bed
Yesterday William was taken quite sick § this
morning went down to his father's--
Yesterday we received some
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Amos
Starr Cooke
April
13,
1838
Page 195
letters from Kaneohe § last evening we had a prayer meeting at
bro. C. to remember that meeting.
native prayer.
This morning I attended the
In school took charge of my scholars of J's.
This afternoon had all in the school-house.
This evening J. feels
more comfortable.
Next week we have hoike-Recd to day from bro. Bliss a letter stating that bro.
Lyons had been there last sabbath.
A church was organized in
Feb. § admitted 614 members.
Saturday Apl. 14
This morning I attended the native prayer meeting 5
after breakfast went down to see Wm but found I could not get
to him without crossing the water § so I gave up going to see
him.
Soon after returning went to writing letters closed one
to bro. Bailey § one to bro. Knapp.
to bro. Conde, McDonald § Ives.
Wrote one to bro. Van Duzee
This evening rec^ one from bro.
Munn--stating some things which pained me to hear.
This after
noon bro. Gulick has returned from Kaneohe, says the work of the
Lord is going on there.
Have suggested to some that we ought to
have another protracted meeting here at H.
Bro. Bingham also
returns to day § holds a meeting in bro. Hall's school house.
May he return filled with the spirit.
J. feels quite unwell
this evening and I do not go out--May the Lord [be] with them.
Monday Apl. 16.
Commenced an answer to bro. Munn's letter Saturday
evening § this morning finished it § wrote also to bro Johnson.
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Starr
Cooke
April
Saturday evening did not go out.
get to sleep until midnight.
16,
1838
Page 196
J. was in much pain Ej did not
Took a double potion of laudalum
§ a powder previously--Sabbath day she felt much easier but did
not go out.
Today she has not been quite so well.
She has kept
the bed most of the day.
Sabbath morning did not attend the native meeting.
Attended native service all day § heard bro. Bingham preached
upon the Judgment Matt. 25.13-32--
Just as he closed his after
noon service bro. Gulick made some remarks --Attended Sabbath School
as usual.
Sister Smith took J.'s class.
In the evening read
the missionary Heralds § finished Mr. Wilson's writing.
Mr.
Wilson of Western Africa, or Mr. § Mrs. White (?) died there soon
after their arrival at the field of labor.
This morning bro.
Gulick wishing to leave for Waialua we had breakfast early 5 I
did not go to meeting.
About 8 o'clock we learned that a vessel
was going to to (!) Kauai § he has gone this afternoon to Kauai
different from his expectations this morning.
Had charge this morning of J.'s scholars as well as my
own--Got long after a sort (?)-talk with my scholars
This afternoon had quite a
about the sermon yesterday--May it be
blessed to them.
This evening bro Smith called on us 5 said he was expect
ing to have a protracted meeting next week.
He also said he had
not attended any such meeting on the Island-- This evening we
have a prayer meeting here for schools.
Thursday Apl. 19
This is the eighteenth anniversary of the landing of
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Starr Cooke
April
19,
1838
Page 197
the first missionaries upon these islands--and accordingly the
hoike of schools in this place.
For about [a] week J. has been
so [sick] that she could not go into school 5 I have had the
charge of both her scholars § mine.
Tuesday § yesterday my attention was taken up in prepar
ation for this day in selecting, reviewing 5 preparing lessons
for this day.
Gave a charge to my scholars yesterday to lay aside to day
their Walaau § hawanawana ana to day §
last hoike.
not koike it as they did
They behave very well, § with honor to themselves
§ to their teachers.
Appointed 8 o ’clock as the hour in hopes
of finishing before other schools came in but I was disappointed
in this § was forced to dismiss half an hour sooner than I in
tended.
The number of scholars to day were 253--107 boys § 146
girls--
The whole number hoiked to day 1232 , besides sister
Diamond's § some other's.
J. to day is quite sick, more so than usual.
almost just returned from hoike and it is 4 o'clock.
fatigued.
I am now
Much
Think next hoike I will first exhibit my own scholars
§ then the general readers next, § let those who wish to recite
in the hoikehonua § Helanaau do so afterwards.
attended the native lecture.
Last evening
Bro. Tinker preached because bro.
B.'s wife was sick--subject The centurion § his servant.
Mokuna 8-5.
Mataio
Rec^ a letter from bro. McDonald this afternoon
criticizing the 2nd number of the Hawaiian Sepctator.
J. also
rec^ one from sister Ives.-Last evening one of my scholars was married Kaimookalani.
She was at hoike to day.
Journal,
Amos
April
Starr Cooke
21,
1838
Page
Saturday Apl. 21
Yesterday morning about 4 o'clock J. began to grow chilly
§ soon began to shake the whole bed--so that I became somewhat
alarmed § got up § went for bro. Bingham.
He soon came § ordered
some warm water for to bathe her feet, § gave her some Dover's
powders.
She soon began to grow warm § have quite a sweat but
did not get to sleep as he expected she would.
she drank a great deal of water.
day.
During the night
I staid with her most of the
Her food was a bit of toasted bread § some sage tea.
Dur
ing the day wrote in her letter to her mother § to day closed
it by making a request for some fine needles.
Took it to bro.
Chamberlain's to be taken to the vessel going to the continent.
Heard yesterday something about bro. Brinsmade getting into dif
ficulty on the coast--S that he had been 60 days getting where
they landed.
The Clementine ret^ [returned] Thursday morning.
To day I have been variously employed.
Wm.
This forenoon visited
This afternoon finished two stools for bro. Parker--
J. sent a small bundle to Sister Conde § some pins to sis. Ives.
This evening the Dr. has returned from Waienae (!) saying that
they had a good meeting.
Have not been out to our meeting.
J.
is still under the influence of medie ins § keeps her bed most
of the time.
The Dr. is fearful of a fever's setting in--0 Lord
save her § thy servant from it if agreeable to thy will.
1838
Apl. 23 [Monday]
Yesterday J was somewhat better so that I left her
alone § went to meeting all day.
day from Isaia 7.13.
Bro. Bingham preached all
In the morning he was very long--Contrary
198
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Amos
Starr Cooke
April
23,
1838
Page
in the afternoon.
Few scholars at sabbath school--Probably gone a visiting
as it is vacation.
Was troubled with a cold § with lameness so
that the sabbath was passed not so pleasantly as usual.
In the evening read the Missionary Herald, a valuable
address from Mr. Medhurst an English missionary about the Chinese
language.
This morning I felt better § J also.
she is quite smart again.
in the Carpenter's shop.
sister Parker-They commence
This
evening
I have been engaged most of the day
Finished two stools for J. § two for
Bro. Smith $ wife called on us this afternoon.
a protracted meeting to morrow.
This evening no
meeting--We have been talking about philosophy § Arithmetic.
Friday Apl. 2 7
Tuesday morning I was engaged in doing some baking.
In the afternoon I began to fix my pump.
again § made a wooden bucket.
Next day went at it
Yesterday it was so tight that
we could not work it, § I took it out § lessened the leather.
This morning procured an oil cask for rain water of Mr. Colcord.
This afternoon attempted to write some native but did not suc
ceed.
Repaired our Mols. cask--Last night § to night assisted
in watering the plants--Pump works well.
Wednesday evening attended the prayer meeting before
bro. Bingham arrived.
He preached from Is. 57.21--"Aole malu
no ka poe hewa wahi a ke Akua o'u".
Yesterday afternoon went
down town to bro. Smith's meeting--House full § yard full.
has been here to day § says he does
not wish to return.
Wm.
199
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Amos
Starr Cooke
April
30,
1838
Page
200
Monday Apl. 30.
Saturday forenoon my time was taken up in fixing my
hhd. for rain water under the eaves of the printing house, 5 clear
ing off the roof.
In the afternoon did but little but make
preparations for the sabbath.
In the evening attended the prayer
meeting at bro Hall’s, conducted by bro. Johnson.
Sabbath morning I attended the prayer meeting of natives.
At 9 1/2 o'clock bro. Bingham preached from Kekahuna 9-11.
the afternoon Sol. 8:36.
5.17.
In
In the evening he preached from Daniela
Tekela, ua kau paono ia oe ma na mea kaupaona a ua ikeia
no oe ua nele".
He had a paper printed by a pen with Tekela upon
it, § also a pair of scales to exhibit a kaupaona--also a pair
of cards which the sabbath before were used in gambling.
turned § retired very much fatigued.
ford's letters 5
Christ.
Commenced reading Ruther
read about sixty pages.
Was much interested in it- -
Re
He was a man full of
This morning attended the
native prayer meeting which was very long but interesting.
a wind-mill
fice.
Made
to scare away the pigions (!) from the printing of
It does not succeed very well.
This afternoon put a new
helve in my ax § ground it § many other things--
This evening
there is an anti slavery meeting at bro Chamberlain's.
Saturday May 5.
Nearly a week has apssed since writing in my diary.
Tuesday I commenced repairing the pump at the school house §
on Wednesday got the German carpenter to come § make the plat
form.
He was all day doing it.
Hope the natives will pay for it.
It whole cost was $10 22/100 (?).
I assisted him myself all
Journal,
day.
Amos
May
Starr Cooke
5, 1838
Page
2 01
The next day was busy in stoning around it § preparing it
so that the water would not return into the well.
On Tuesday
I had it cleaned out by Kamano--He also assisted me in my
garden.
Yesterday about 10 or 15 boys came on to make dobies.
They made 220.
Today 23 of them have been to Manoa with me
to get sticks to put on top of our fence around the school
house.
Yesterday § to-day both I gave them their dinners.
Thursday evening I wrote to bro. Andrews about Kamananai's going
to Lahainaluna.
Yesterday noon to bro. Gulick.
received from bro. Locke some eggs.
During the week have
Thursday a young man came
to live with us named Kalaweau--no wife § has lived with bro.
Emerson.
He appears very well.
This evening have been to meeting.
by bro. Hall.
It was conducted
As usual on Saturday night feel much fatigued.
Yesterday morning a native church member § his wife
sailed for the Oregon mission as missionaries to work on the farm.
Wednesday, May 9
I have just returned from the meeting having left it
upon the arrival of bro. Bingham.
I feel very tired to night having worked all the week
for my school-house £jc.
Sabbath day bro. Bingham preached all day, but had no
service in the evening.
all the week.
Have attended morning prayer meeting
All the days of this thus far I have had some of
my scholars making dobies for the school house fence § for an
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Amos
accommodation house.
1838
Page
202
The carpenter accomplished yesterday the
gate for the school-house.
our bedroom.
May 9,
Starr Cooke
On monday he completed a blind for
I am much pleased with it.
Last evening received
a letter from bro. Locke § answered it, but it has not gone to
day, so I shall add to it the little daughter with which bro.
Castle was presented to day (early this morning) by his beloved
companion.
Sister C. suffered a considerable.
To day we have rec^ some butter from Mrs. G. a bunch of
bananas § some corn meal.
mill.
Smith.
The meal was ground at Mr. Titcomb's
Monday evening we had a monthly concert conducted by bro.
An interesting address which was delivered in Exeter Hall
(England) by their missionary Rev. Mr. Williams, was read at the
concert by bro. Bingham.
Yesterday a cow of bro. Smith's came in § they have given
it to us, for the present.
with milk.
lua.
We shall now probably be supplied
Monday had letters from bro. § sister Knapp at Kai
Bro K. was there under the direction of the Dr. with a
very sore throat.
Thinks some of [it(?) ] coming to Honolulu.
Sent last evening to Daniela Oleloa for a sett (!) of
sleeping kapas worth perhaps a dollar § this morning he came and
got an old Testament § a Hawina Kamalii.
Native fashion this.
Saturday May 12.
Another week has passed, another day has also fled,
another vacation has disappeared § on Monday I now purpose to
begin again my school.
be in the school.
To begin it alone.
No other haole will
But altho' I am deprived of my dear companion's
assistance, I rejoice that she is so comfortable as she is in her
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1838
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present situation, and that she is so well as to assist in laying
plans, § is so skilful (!) in so doing.
My boys worked at my
school house § theirs Thursday § Friday.
Today the girls have
been cleaning out the in side § washing the floor--when they re
turned I said to them as I did to the boys Ua lokomaikai oukou
ia oukou iho, noka me--Ua kela hale kula no oukou aole no ko
oukou kumu wale no.
There has been no day of this vacation that I have not
worked hard either to obtain conveniences for my own house § house
hold, or for the school--
I have taken pleasure in so doing.
Thursday evening I rec^ a letter from sister Lucia Smith
5 and (!) answered it.
she was dead.
She inquired if I thought, or had heard
I had not written to her since we arrived.
Yesterday had a horse made for my book case § removed
our bereau (!) into our bedroom.
Thursday bro. § sister Wilcox spent the day with us.
J. ironed all day § about completed the fixing of her things.
To day we have been making some changes in our bed-room--§
running here § there for this § that.
Today Sister Smith has
been with us most of the day--This evening attended the meeting
at bro. Hall’s which was conducted by bro. Dimond.
Yesterday
heard quite a severe letter from bro. Parker, also read the
minutes of the Island meeting of Maui § Molokai.
Was pleased with
the general appearance not so much altruism as I anticipated.
They approved more of what we did than I expected.
This week
have been tried with the stealing § lying of our native woman
Kahue.
The Lord prepare me for the duties of the Sabbath § of
the coming Sabbath by granting a double portion of his Holy Spirit
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Amos
Starr
May 15,
Cooke
1838
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204
Tuesday May 15.
Saturday evening attended the prayer meeting at bro.
Hall's.
It was conducted by bro. Dimond.
very few present.
day.
We had but 3 prayers
Sabbath day I felt exceedingly languid all
In the morning bro. B. preached § in the afternoon after
his sermon he propounded 194 for admission to the church.
the afterooon J. went to the meeting.
In
The night before having
but little sleep we retired about 8 o'clock.
Yesterday morning
I commenced school--as I was deprived of two of my teachers, J.
5 sister Castle, I felt rather weak but I commenced with a strong
determination to have order in all my proceedings.
I
have succeeded much beyond my expectations.
we had 94 girls § about 65 boys.
boys.
To day we had 115 girls § 73
I have taken J.'s scholars § given Sister Castle's to
Kulepe § his scholars to Kau (?).
the afternoon we proceed as before.
left.
Yesterday
Malaea keeps her own.
In
Most of my first class have
I feel somewhat uncertain about commencing a select school
§ mixing males § females---Last evening attended the prayer meeting at bro. Tinker's.
We concluded to unite our prayer meeting for schools f? Sunday
schools, so as to allow us if we chose to attend the monthly
concert for seamen.
Yesterday § today have been fixing a pully
to the school-gate.
Thursday May 17.
My school yesterday was rather small in the morning
but larger in the afternoon.
This day it has been reversed.
It has however been very pleasant.
Last evening did not at-
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tend the meeting--neither this morning prayer meeting.
painting my blind to day.
to tea.
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205
Commenced
This evening have been to bro. Tinker's
Have just penned a note to Sister Parker about what she
wrote to Mrs. Diell about boarding.
was almost sick.
When I returned from school
I have now been troubled with a cold for four
weeks which appears to grow upon me.
Saturday May 19.
Have just returned from the prayer meeting which was at
bro. Chamberlain's on account of bro. Hall's moving mauka with
his family.
Bro. 5 sister Judd were present to night, § bro.
Chamberalin took the lead of the exercises.
Was scarcely pre
pared to go to night--my bunisess (?) following me up until the
bell rang.
before.
Yesterday my schoolars (!) were less than the day
In the afternoon all my scholars were in the schoolhouse.
I was not able to have it still.
day in painting.
ing her.
Have been engaged much of the
Commenced shutting up our cow to night § feed
Have agreed with Kamano to bring grass for her daily
at 3<(: for 40 lb.
Sent my letter to sister Parker by Kuaana.
When he came he said to me before leaving "e pule kaua" § we
did.
Yesterday bro. § sister Whitney arrived from Kauai §
stay at bro. Dimond's.
this morning.
He conducted my morning prayer meeting
He has gone to Kaneohe to spend the sabbath.
My
cold still troubles me.
Tuesday May 22
Sabbath morning bro. Bingham preached from Kana wailua
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6:45.
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May
Starr Cooke
22,
1838
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206
The same in the afternoon.
In the afternoon Mrs. C. went out.
Attended the seamen's chapel in the morning § heard
bro. Diell preached from P s . 19. Keep back thy servant from presumptious sins--Attended the sabbath school 5 had 22 scholars.
On
Friday said a considerable to my scholars about playing on the
sabbath § going out of church to drink £jc.
of those that did so.
I took their names
There was less of it than I dared to hope
about twenty girls § 5 boys.
On the sabbath had a meeting appointed for the parents
of our scholars yesterday afternoon.
So yesterday afternoon I
dismissed about 4 1/2 o'elk. § soon the parents came § bro. Judd
came § addressed them.
I made known some of my doings in school.
They appeared to be pleased with it.
Spoke to them about getting
to school in season § taking care of them on the sabbath.
In the evening I went down to attend the seamen's month
ly concert--Only 5 of us present.
This morning Kuke called to
see the school according to the invitation yesterday given out-This afternoon a mother called to see us.
This morning wrote to bro. Andrews Lahainaluna § bro
Knapp § sent that to Maui by bro. Whitney who sailed to day for
Maui--Sister M. Smith also.
This afternoon our meeting commenced
but I did not go in until I closed school.
The subject of Honolulu Meeting house occupied most
of the time--Sister Bingham was present £j acted out the woman
to the letter.
I staid in the meeting but a short time not
having felt very well.
To night I feel better.
No meeting this
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22,
1838
Page
evening-- commenced a letter yesterday morning to bro. Johnson.
Heard yesterday from Hilo--1600 propounded, also a capt's mate
§ one sailor of a whale ship converted.
Capt. Parker was his
name stop here yesterday.
Thursday May 22 [24]
Yesterday I staid in school in the morning § left it
to Kulepe in the afternoon § made out my report for the past
year--but did not read it § this morning wrote it over again
§ read it at our meeting this morning.
Not feeling very well I
called upon the Dr. § he bled me just before supper last night.
This morning I felt much worse § dispensed with my school all
day.
Returned from the meeting about 9 1/2 o'clock § took a
dose of salts § laid down the rest of the forenoon.
Took no
dinner.
This afternoon I began to feel better § went over to
the Dr.
Just after supper my medicine operated--
Just eighteen
months have elapsed since we were united in marraige (!)--very
short have they been.
This evening my head
feels much better.
Have received a reply from my letter to Sister Parker.
Had a
call from bro. Emerson.
Saturday May 26
Yesterday morning not feeling very well I went § com
mence the school--soon J. came § I left § went to the meeting.
Maui minutes were acted upon
took two pills.
salts.
In the middle of the forenoon I
Just before dinner I took a large dose of
Bro Bishop § Emerson came to dinner § I eating pretty
heartily destroyed almost the power of my medicine.
In the
207
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Amos
Starr Cooke
May 26,
1838
Page
208
afternoon I attended the meeting again leaving the school to the
care of Kulepe, a native assistant.
or less unwell I did not go out.
In the evening feeling more
Retired about 8 1/2 o'clock.
This morning I felt somewhat better § after copying my
report § bathing went to the meeting.
The committee on Kauai minutes reported against them
§ while discusing (!) one of their resolutions I arose 5 said
if they would stike out this clause "5 in an important sense
by the consent of the people" (speaking of the Rulers being the
choice of the people)
I would vote for it.
Soon after I sat down
bro Chamberlain said he was sorry to see us young missionaries
confront those sentiments of an older missionary--1 took it they
were meant for me § took my hat § came home.
Just after dinner bro Bingham came § wanted to know if
my feelings were hurt--said he thought so 5 told bro. Chamberlain
so.
Soon bro Chamberlain came § it was settled § made plain--
He had no idea of directing his speech to me in particular--Truly
thought I "jealousy has a thousand eyes".
The meeting broke up
before dinner § we fixed (?) the unfinished business to the dele
gate meeting.
On Tuesday the brethren purpose to start for Maui.
This afternoon I have done little, or nothing--Bro.
Bingham thinks of taking Mrs. B. with him.
Bro. Locke also
thinks of going--Bro Bingham § bro Tinker are the delegates.
Bro Chamberlain goes also to act as scribe at the delegate meeting.
Tuesday May 29
My days pass away imperceptibly.
Three days have rolled
away since writing any thing in this my diary.
Sabbath day bro.
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Starr Cooke
May
29,
1838
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Bingham did the preaching as usual in native--His morning sermon
was upon the subject of cutting off numbers from the church.
After the sermon they proceeded to cut off Samuel J. Mills a
native who had been to Cornwall § came out with bro. Judd's
company.
After the afternoon sermon which was preached by bro.
Tinker bro Bingham asked his people what they thought about bro
Tinker's leaving Honolulu.
Most thought he ought to stay--Kuke
§ Panihaole thought he ought to go to Waeanae.
to have more enlarged views than many.
They two appear
Punihaole has been there
some weeks § returns again to day.
Yesterday I commenced my school again but I did not
feel well, § to day I have felt worse.
Commenced yesterday
keeping a little journal in my school in native.
like it.
Think I shall
School rather to day § yesterday-Last evening did not go out to the concert for slaves--
Bro Locke came yesterday § has gone to day with bro § sister
Wilcox.
bro. 5 sister Bingham, bro. Chamberlain § Tinker to Maui.
Kinau has also gone.
A vessel has this afternoon from Koloa Halsey has been
sent for.
He was about leaving for Sister Tinker's.
this evening on the atmosphere by Rev. Mr. Diell.
should have gone if I had felt well--
A lecture
I think I
We are now expecting to
be pilikia about these days.
Friday June 1.
Again I close another week's labors in school, commence
a new month § a new year in this diary.
In my record of events
how little have I recognized the dealings of God's providence
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Amos
Starr
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Cooke
1, 1838
Page
210
§ how little have I had to record of deep feeling for souls of
earnest prayer for their redemption from sin
hell.
Yesterday morning I wrote a letter
to bro Bingham to send to Lahaina by the victoria--Last evening
another to bro. McDonald in answer to one rec^ yesterday.
He
stated in that, that at Hawaii they had stationed us at Waimea.
Wednesday Halsey left us $ went to bro. Tinker's to
boards
This morning J. went into to school while the Dr. §
myself were doctering our pump.
than usual.
I have felt much better to-day
This afternoon all my scholars being in the school
house made me much confused--
We feel considerably interested
about the result of the meeting of delegates at Lahainaluna.
The
Lord give them much of the wisdom which comes down from above.
Saturday June 3.
This morning I did not attend the morning prayer meeting.
During the forenoon was engaged about the pump § garden.
afternoon visited some of my scholars.
In the
No meeting this evening.
We are to have for our preacher to morrow bro. Judd.
Tuesday June 5
Bro. Judd preached on the sabbath § did very well-Bro. Smith had a communion season and took 433 into the church.
Last evening attended the monthly concert at bro.
Judd's conducted by bro. Smith.
native one 5 had several prayers.
In the morning attended the
After I had dismissed the
meeting Kekuanaoa came in with Paki $ his secretary, saying ia
lava wished to make a confession.
They two did so but it
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Starr Cooke
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appeared rather forced § Kekuanaoa made it plain that they two
were in a drunken frolic at the King's house Saturday night.
This morning I wrote to bro Bingham respecting it.
This evening
have attended a lecture on the chemical properties of the at
mosphere, by Dr. Rooke.
Friday June 8
Wednesday evening bro. Smith preached from these words
"0 Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself".
The foundation of his
remarks were that he, who yielded to temptation, was equally guilty
with him who tempts.
Paki was present § I guess he felt it.
Yesterday nothing of special note took place.
the fence of the school house.
we commenced going to school.
My boys finished
To day completes a year since
I am really enclined (!) to be
lieve I shall love the employment.
0 may our influence as teach
ers be salutary--in more respects also than one.
This morning
we had an application of 5 girls of ours to go to bro Smith's
school from Paki's yard.
We replied that it was with them §
their chief--some of them came to day to school § said Paki would
not ae mai himself.
He wished to wait § see his wife. With us--
this has been a day of expectation.
Saturday June 9
Another of my weeks is gone--0 how they fly!
I render to my God for his great goodness to me § mine.
What can
Even
temporal blessings in this heathen land that makes me ashamed.
My eyes have troubled me some to day.
covering my stools.
Have been employed in
This afternoon have written a note to bro.
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Starr
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Cooke
9,
1838
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Chamberlain § a letter to bro. Locke, § directed them both to
Maui.
This evening have called at bro. Dimond's § bro. Castle's.
Prayed with the latter, as they were about observing family
prayers.
1838
The Europa has arrived to day from China.
Wednesday [June] 13.
Sabbath morning the Dr. preached for us in native §
bro. Smith in the afternoon.
Attended the sabbath school § en
joyed the sabbath about as usual.
This week have attended the
morning prayer meetings, thus far.
On monday we had a meeting
of parents at 4 1/2 o'clock--Ua oi aku ka poe makuwahine mamua
ka poe Makuokane.
Bro. Judd attended § took the direction of
the meeting--Sister Judd was also present.
A vessel arrived from Kailua bringing a letters from
bro. Andrews which stated that the brethren sailed from there for
Lahaina the Monday preceeding 4th § was seen the 3rd day after-Yesterday nothing occurred of special importance.
went out to search for scholars.
After school
In the evening attended the
lecture by Dr. Rooke on the Hydrometer.
J. is still moving about
much beyond our expectations.
Last evening our cow got swamped makai.
Have concluded
to keep her up § bring grass to her.
Thursday 14.
Have been expecting all day my dear companion would be
sick--but she yet escapes.
McD. § Wilcox.
Yesterday rec^ a letter from bros.
They say we are tossed about at the delegate
meeting hither § thither--May they finally get us where the
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Journal, Amos Starr Cooke
Lord would have us.--
Page 213
In the vessel that came down from Lahaina
bros. Lyman § Munn came.
They return on Saturday.
Locke has come to night to Waialua.
Today bro.
J. has a letter from Sister
Lucia--Since school I have written to bro. McD. § W.
ing bro. Lyman preached in the luakini.
ing prayer meeting this morning.
Last even
Did not attend the morn
Bro Munn has come to get things
for building also bro Lyman.
FRIDAY
JUNE 15, 1838
A memorable day is this, such as I have never before experienced-Just an hour since (now 10 o'clock) I was made the parent of a
little Son for aught we now can see he is perfect in all his
parts.
And 0 that God (for he alone can do it) would sanctify
his soul § cause that to be perfect--
For several days I have
sometimes [been] overwhelmed with the thought of being a parent.
For two days Juliette has had more or less pains but has been
about until this afternoon--about 4 o'clock it began to come on
quite severe § increased until after the clock gave warning of
9 . § before the clock struck the child was ushered into existence
§ received by the hands of bro. Judd § handed over to his wife
§ sister Chamberlain who had been waiting to minister to its
necessities.
When dressed it was weighed § weighed six and a
half pounds.
J. was then removed to the bed where she is now
quietly resting § the babe sleeping by her side.
Before they
left bro. Judd united with us § lead [led] in prayer--after they
had gone we again prayed § offered our thank-offering.
The school has closed to day for the week § I shall
be kaawale until Monday to minister (such ministering as I can
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give), to the wants of my more than ever dear companion § our
little one--
When she began to grow worse I was still at school.
But a note soon hurried me home.
After J. had got through her
first words were "God is good"--Truly God is good to us beyond
all our conceptions.
Monday June 18
My bell is now ringing for school but I will try to
write a few words.
Saturday I did little else but wait upon my
dear companion § little boy.
bath school.
Yesterday I only went out to sab
On Saturday bro. Tinker returned from Maui § bros.
Emerson § family § Lyman 5 Munn sailed for Maui.
Bro. Green is
strenuous that we shall go to Wailuku--May the Lord guide our
brethren.
Thursday June 21.
Respecting our removal to Wailuku our minds have been
calm but, still somewhat desirous of hearing definitely respec
ting it.
This forenoon our minds were put to rest about it by
the arrival of bro. Bingham, Whitney § their wives § bro. Cham
berlain in the Paalua.
On Saturday they agreed that we should
go § on Monday recinded it § left us where we are-very contented § should have gone contented.
We stay
After school §
supper I called to see bros. Bingham § Chamberlain.
This afternoon bro. Whitney has sailed for Kauai §
bros. Tinker $ Dimond have accompanied him.
letters from Maui.
Rec^ several
All my time the past week out of school
has been devoted to my companion § little one.
Bro. Locke
June 21, 1838
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came down Tuesday Ej returned yesterday.
quite unwell, better now.
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This morning J. was
Bro. Judd has gone to day to Waialua.
Friday June 22
This morning received a letter from bro. Bliss which
had been written more than a month.
My class of large boys commenced reading in the Hoike
honua no ka palapala hemolele.
School to day rather thin.
A week this evening we were
waiting the arrival of our little one.
Monday June 25.
Saturday morning I devoted a part of it to fixing my
pump at the school house--some evil minded individual had taken
my rope from my gate § the weight which was type metal.
Saturday evening we had no meeting.
Yesterday morning Sister Smith came in £j staid with
J. so I went out to meeting but I did no[t] go out again.
in the afternoon the "Baptised child".
Read
Was pleased with it as
a whole tho' some things were not so pleasant.
May we gather
much from what we do coincide with £j have grace to train up our
little son for usefulness, holiness, £j for heaven.
rested better than usual.
in the morning.
Last night
To-day my school got along very well
Made a division of the large girls.
This after
noon very few boys present.
In looking back a year I find I recorded bitter things
against myself £j could do the same now.
of Christ in love for souls.
0 for more of the spirit
J. has to day sat up a few minutes
§ the babe is better--It cries but little.
A precious gift.
June 29, 1838
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Page 216
Friday June 29 .
A fortnight ago now J. was just being about delivered
of our little son.
He is still living § tolerably well 3 to
day J. has sat up § has also eaten with me.
Yesterday morning
we had a talk with Kahue § concluded to let her go § try a new
one.
We have got Nalua wife of Komono.
She does very well.
Wednesday Kalua left the school to go to Maui § gave his
scholars to Piki § to Kulepe.
Last evening went out to take some exercise § went
Mauka where bro. Steele boards § there obtained four scholars.
Before I left quite a number of people assembled § we had two
prayers.
I made the first § Kapakea the second.
school was increased some- - 82 .
Piki had 6 new scholars.
week's labor in school is closed.
well.
To day my boys
Another
Enjoyed myself in school very
0 to be full of the spirit § prepared to talk to them about
their souls.
Have written several letters this week--to bro. Coan,
Conde, Bliss Ej Knapp.
Have had some trouble with my pump at the school-house.
One of the cans has broken.
Saturday June 30.
This morning I made some rockers for a wine basket we
had, which makes a very good cradle.
Will soon be rather short--
It operates very well.
This day closes another month.
To morrow we purpose
to commemorate the dying of our Lord § master Jesus Christ-About two hundred are to be taken into the church.
May they
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June 30, 1838
may be such as are truly converted.
ing.
Page 217
A prayer meeting this even
J. continues smart far beyond our expectations.
May she
soon be strengthened to renew her labors in school § in the
family § the little [one] be educated for Christ 5 his service.
July 1, Lord's day
The church this day has received a great accession to
its numbers.
204 have this day been baptized § entered into a
covenant to be the Lord's.
teachers § scholars.
Twelve of them were from among our
Piki Ej Kaioe teachers, Malaea Beckley Keala-
kai, Hoopuipui, Kalili, Kaholokahiki, Lahaina, all of whom are
females 5 Kanakanui, Kamananai, men, § Keomaka, Kahilahila, boys.
0 may they adorn the doctrine of God their savior in all things,
§ be an example to the rest of the scholars,--§ may others soon
follow their example.
interesting.
The exercises this morning were long but
About three hours were taken up in baptizing.
They
were baptized according to their apanas, § a pray[er] was offered
between the baptising of each division.
ercises were peculiarly interesting.
very appropriate.
This afternoon the ex
Bro. Bingham's remarks were
After meeting bro Steele called § took supper.
This evening as always feel very languid.
Thursday July 5
Almost a week has elapsed since I have written any thing
in my diary.
Every evening I feel so languid § sleepy that I
put off § put off without being aware of the rapidity of time.
Last Sabbath was a most interesting day with this church.
Two
hundred § four made a public profession of their faith in the Re
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July 5, 1838
deemer among whom were twleve belong[ing] to our school.
Page 21
A male
§ female teacher, four male scholars § 6 female ones.
Monday morning I attended the morning prayer--the
monthly concert--continued there about an hour § left the
meeting under the direction of bro Bingham.
A collection was
taken up for the Oregon Mission.
In the evening we had a meeting as usual in English §
bro. Bingham's conducted by bro. Tinker.
After meeting bro.
B. detained some of us to see if he could not get some of us
to attend his apana meetings § let him devote himself to his
translations.
It was not quite settled.
strong objections.
Bro. C. made very
Bro. T. was expecting soon to go § bro.
Judd was going the next morning to Maui.
The next morning he
did go.
An opportunity has been presented bro. Tinker to go to
Kauai sooner than he anticipated § to day he has gone with his
family 5 substance § left his house to bro. Castle.
bought some land § houses at Koloa very cheap.
Bro. T. has
Bro. Smith § wife
§ bro. Parker § wife have gone in the same vessel with bro. T.
Last evening wrote a letter to bro. Lafon in answer to one re
ceived two days previously.
My school this week as respects has
varied a considerably.
J. not so strong as a week since.
Babe not very well--neither very sick.
For a day or two have been getting some cards printed
§ assisted in setting the type.
Saturday July 7.
This day has been spent in doing this § that as most
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of my Saturdays are.
Page 219
This morning had some little conversation
with bro. Bingham about hoike § about apana meetings.
Yesterday my school was more interesting than it had
been a few days previous.
Last evening wrote a little native
§ this morning read it in meeting, about searching the scrip
tures .
This forenoon wrote another page in my letter to mother
Montague--about our baby principally.
Last evening we weighed
our little boy--7 1/2 lb. his weight.
This has been a gain of
1/2 lb. each of the two last weeks.
comfortable,
J. to day has felt more
but is tired to-night. This evening no meeting-
few § far between are our meetings in English about these days.
Lord's day July 8.
Last night about 9 1/4 o'clock J. was taken with a
severe pain in the bowels which lasted about half an hour.
was in great distress.
I sent for bro. Bingham, but the pain
began to leave her before he arrived.
He gave her a spoonfull
of essence of peppermint, sugar 5 water.
kept us awake until about midnight.
felt quite languid.
1/2 o'clock.
She
Joseph, after this,
So that to day we have both
I did [not(?)] awake this morning until 5
I soon got up § went to the prayer meeting which
as usual had commenced.
This forenoon after service bro. Bing
ham proposed the giving up for the present the morning prayer
meeting 5 his lecture on Wednesday that he might devote himself
more entirely to translating.
to the brethren at the station.
1 Cor. 1.18.
His apana meetings he has given up
This morning his subject was
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July 8, 1838
This afternoon Kin. 18.29.
§ his house.
Ahahauis training children
He made very good plans for his people.
help them to carry them out.
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The Lord
This afternoon thirty five children
were baptised of those who joined the church last S.
J. has just
got over another turn of belly ache.
Tuesday July 10
My labors in school to-day have been urksome owing to
a feeble state of health.
Was broken of my rest sabbath night
from the uneasiness of our little Joseph.
but more so today.
Yesterday I felt languid
Number of scholars as usual.
Sabbath evening
J. also was quite sick being taken about 7 o'clock with a pain
in the stomack (!).
At first it was carried away by peppermint
§ sugar, but a return of it would not be cured by it.
I accord
ingly went to bro. Bingham who gave orders to give a dose of oil
§ some dover's powders.
I gave the oil first but the pain con
tinued so that about 10 o'clock I went § called up Sister Cham
berlain who soon came § proposed an injection.
This had the
desirable effect § soon easied (!) her of her pain.
helped to break me of my rest.
This also
Yesterday noon a letter was rec^
by Sister Judd from bro. Locke, stating that their little Henry
was quite ill § might not live, and requested bro. Bingham to
go up.
He started about 2 o'clock.
Monday morning 1 1/2 o'clock.
Bro. L's letter was written
If J. was so I could leave her I
should accompany Sister Smith to Waialua.
Yesterday afternoon
she was troubled with a diarrhea--the contrary to day.
This
evening she feels better but the babe is now troubled with the
mother's complaint yesterday.
I have another bile coming upon my
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lip which troubles me some--
Page 221
I am reminded that I have spoken
freely of my § our bodily infirmities but our spiritual infirm
ities far exceed them.
of our offended God.
0 to feel our nothingness in the sight
0 Lord purify us for thy service.
Saturday July 14.
I can scarcely keep track of the time the days fly so
rapidly.
Almost every time I take to diary to write I am sup-
prised (!) that so many days have rolled away since I wrote last.
Every day something occurs worthy of being remembered.
Wednesday bro. Bingham commenced having his lectures
in the afternoon again.
In the evening we had no prayer meeting.
Have had none this week.
Thursday I commenced attending an apana meeting in Mauka
school house.
apana.
The apana allotted to me was the mauka mawaena-
Today at 4 1/2 o'clock we had another meeting, but not
so many as on Thursday.
They came to day to make some enquiries
about certain passages of scripture.
On the whole I enjoyed the
meeting.
To day bro. McDonald has come without sister McD. § has
taken lodgings at bro. Castle's.
from Kauai.
alua.
Bro. Dimond has also returned
Bro. Johnson came down with him 5 has gone to Wai
They landed at Waianae.
Yesterday morning a large bile on my under cheek broke
§ afterwards felt very oluolu.
Bro. Bingham has refused to let me have monthly concert
money to pay teachers--are in something of a quandry what to do.
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Page 22
Monday July 16 .
To-day my school has been about as usual.
my scholars if they wished to have a hoike.
Enquired of
They were all in
favor of it, so I think I shall say no more about it.
This evening bro. Johnson has come from Waialua, § we
expect him soon to call on us.
Had a note from bro. Locke.
thinks bro. J. is quite akamai in the Hawaiian dialect.
He
We have
rec^ letters to-day from bro. § sister Knapp, also some Helunaauhope.
I have not seen bro. McDonald to-day.
Bingham preached all day.
He preached very well.
Yesterday bro
In the morn
ing he preached about the death of that member of the church
that died the last week on his way to Waialua. Kekahuna 9 :12 .
In the afternoon he was upon education § spoke very pointedly to
such as refused to pay teachers.
Bro. Dimond took charge of the
Sabbath School.
Wednesday July 18 .
Have concluded to have a hoike to-morrow at 8 o'clock in
the morning.
A hoike for children only.
Last evening we took
supper with bro. Castle, where were bro. McD. § Johnson.
Johnson arrived from Waialua on Monday.
Bro.
This afternoon they both
visited my school, § bro. Johnson made some remarks § a prayer.
They were both here to dinner this noon § this evening bro. McD.
was here to supper--This evening we commenced our Wednesday
evening meeting.
Thursday July 19 .
This has been a hoike day.
Not all my scholars present--
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some did not come because they had no new kapa.
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On the whole
the scholars behaved very well § recited as well as could be
expected.
hours.
Commenced at 8 o ’clock
continued the services two
J. came 5 rendered me some assistance in the Helunaau
recitations.
Sister Chamberlain was the only one who visited
There were scarcely any parents present § the few that
did come did not come until the school was almost over = After
hoike felt somewhat fatigued.
This afternoon wrote a note to
bro. Knapp enquiring after a teacher to take charge of the school
while I reach only a select school § J. one also.
This afternoon attended an apana meeting in the Hale
kula Mauka.
Many present.
Saturday July 21.
Yesterday afternoon I commenced a writing table 5 now
I am writing on it.
making it.
It is stained § varnished.
Was about a day
Its cost was about $1.
Yesterday morning was urged by bro. Castle to take a
trip to Kauai.
The state of my health was cited as an argument
to prevail upon me to take a jaunt.
§ on my school's account.
last evening in the Becket.
But I declined on J.'s account
He with his wife § bro. McDonald sailed
Yesterday forenoon went down town
to trade some § called at bro. Smith's school house.
Saw nothing
extra, as I thought. This afternoon had another meeting, but few
present.
Think I shall dispense with it.
house for bro. Castle while he is gone.
sabbath.
Sister Smith keeps
To morrow will be the
0 may I be prepared to improve it as a Sabbath ought
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to be
improved.
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We did think of taking out Joseph to be bap
tized, but J. is hardly strong enough to bear the fatigue of
going to the church § standing also.
Lord's day July 22.
Another of my sabbaths has passed.
Its hours are flown.
Its transactions recorded in the book of God's rememberance.
Sins have been committed but I trust forgiven thru' the mercy
of God in Christ.
Bro. Bingham has preached all day--Ps. 34.
Some few children were also baptized--Commenced reading Payson's
Memoirs.
Have been trying to write some poetry in native for
my scholars.
Tuesday July 24.
Yesterday morning soon after breakfast bro. Chamberlain
§ myself started to walk to Waealae (!) toacamine schools.
there in about two hours, being seven miles.
that we were coming § had made no provisions.
§ children came together 5 read.
school there was gone.
We reached
They had not heard
About 40 adults
The teacher of the children's
He had quite a number of scholars but was
not there to hoike them.
From there after about two hours rest we started for Wai
kiki just at twelve o'clock.
Reached Waikiki in about 1 1/4 hours.
Found them there assembling § after resting some commenced examing (!) them.
They were assembled under some large trees--About
300 in hall--About one hundred were children.
They were from
Waikiki § Manoa--Thought I should set about getting a teacher for each of
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Page 225
these two places.--I returned very tried § was soon furnished with some
supper which I enjoyed very much.
the evening.
Bro. Johnson came in § spent
After which I retired 5 had an excellent night's
rest--our babe sleeping all night.
The first time he had done
it for some time.
This morning I felt better than I dared hope the night
before I should feel.
Have felt tolerable well § been going all day--After
breakfast went down town with bro. Knapp's watch to get a chrystal (
for it.
Did not succeed § came home § put in one of my own which
was rather small § fastened it in with small pine wedges.
Call
at bro. Diell's 5 saw bro. § sister Parker, also at bro. Smith.
Bro. Parker 5 Smith returned yesterday from Kauai much fatigued,
having been imposed upon by the Capt. who brought on board the
small vessel besides them about 40 natives altho the vessel had
been charted expressly for them § for them only.
I advised them
not to pay only their dollar a piece as the others did.
Before I got bro. K. watch ready it was almost noon.
This afternoon have been fixing for school to morrow.
Johnson was here to tea § has spent the evening.
has been principally about schools.
Bro.
Our subject
Sister Smith with her three
boys, Sami 5 Jos Tinker § Sami Emerson was here to tea also.
Our babe has been rather uneasy to day § this evening
§ has just retired with his mother.
Have mended bro Bishop's
pail § written an apology for keeping it so long.
Wrote a short note to bro. Locke in answer to one rec^
from him inviting us to Waialua.
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Friday July 27 .
Wednesday morning I intended to commence my school but
Kulepe coming just as J. 5 myself were going out to ride, § saying
he wished to go to Ewa to attend a meeting of Na Kumu ao--I consented
because I wished him to improve himself by going.
I also concluded
to let the school go until next week § make some more preparation
therefor.
§ wagon.
Rode with J. a short distance with bro. Smith's horse
Drew up some papers for the different apana to subscribe
things for the support of teachers intending in the afternoon
to present them at the lecture.
Did not do thus because bro B.
was so late--J. went out to the Mother's meeting § went to bro.
Chamberlain's to supper where were bro. Parker § wife § bro Diell
§ wife.
In the afternoon I commenced a letter to my parents §
wrote some in the evening, forgetting the meeting at bro. Ch's.
In the afternoon the brig Griffith Capt. Little came in from
Canton.
Heard that Capt. Little was to sail for the coast in
about 5 days § commenced preparing my letter to send by him.
Yesterday morning J. § I rode up to bro. Hall's Mauka
after our return wrote some more in my letter to Mother Montague
commenced the day after Jos. was born.
quite sore § J read to me.
came to breakfast.
Last evening my eyes were
This morning bro. § sister Parker
This afternoon they have returned home.
About
10 o'clock J. ^ myself went down to call upon Mrs. Little--saw
a Mr. Sturgis there who was going to America.
He came from China
with Capt. Little § was going to the coast with him 5 from thence
to the U.S.
This afternoon commenced a letter to sister Mary in
answer to her's of Aug. 14, 1837.
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1838
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Heard that the Suffolk was to sail for America in about
three weeks.
This morning saw bro. Bingham about my plans.
He thought
I had better present them at the apanas' meetings.
This noon bro. Judd arrived in the Hooikaika.
Monday July 30
Saturday morning soon after breakfast J. § myself rode
down to bro. Smith's § staid about two hours.
on Bro. Diell a short time.
my letter to Sister Mary.
We then called
In the afternoon wrote some more in
At 4 1/2 o'clock attended a meeting
at the Mauka school-house.
Yesterday morning we had our little
son baptized by bro Bingham.
none the worse for it to-day.
J. went out with him all day § feels
Yesterday we commenced reading
The Household Consecration by N.E. Johnson--a very good book.
My mind is more firmly fixed than before that baptism is the
substitute for circumcision.
To-day I have commenced my school--98 scholars this morn
ing.
Heard that Hamau was dead.
Rec^ a letter from bro. Andrews this morning.
still at Kaawaloa waiting for Mrs. F.
Sister Van Duzee.
of bro. V's health.
He was
J. rec^ a letter from
They think of leaving their station on account
Am trying to get Kapena in my school-makai,
§ Kuluwailehua for the school at Waikiki.
J. called on my school this morning in part to make a
selection for her select school.
Bro Johnson has just called
§ is to sail this afternoon for Kauai in the Hooikaika.
The Palua sails this afternoon for Maui.
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Aug.
Amos Starr Cooke
2, 1838
Page 228
Thursday Aug. 2
Monday afternoon I met my boys as usual in the schoolhouse makai.
Tuesday afternoon I commence with 28 in the school
house mauka.
Left the other to Kulepe § Piki.
Yesterday after
noon J. commenced with 42 girls in the school-house mauka.
This
morning she commenced at 7 o'clock § I went § commenced the school
makai § gave my scholars to Kuluwailehua.
place this afternoon.
He also took Piki's
Yesterday afternoon bro. Chamberlain §
family took supper with us.
In the evening I attended the prayer
meeting conducted by bro. Johnstone.
This morning while J. was to school wrote a little in my letter
to sister Mary.
Saturday Aug 4
Yesterday our schools mauka worked very well very much
noise in the school-house makai.
To-day has been spent a considerable part of it in mark
ing out some large letters for schools.
ing them out § bro. D. some, also.
a few only attended.
Bro. Hall has been carv
At my meeting this afternoon
Most of them went to the luakini.
Sister Hall have spent the day with us.
Bro. §
Yesterday afternoon we
drank tea with sister M.M. Smith.
Tuesday Aug. 7.
The sabbath passed as usual.
day.
J. staid at home all day.
consecration".
Bro. Bingham preached all
We read some in the "Household
Yesterday our safe was finished.
This forenoon
I painted it § made a small shelf for one leg of it.
Last even-
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Aug.
7, 1838
Page 229
ing attended the monthly concert conducted by bro. Bingham.
Yesterday morning bro. Gulick arrived.
bro. Emerson § family from Lahaina.
came down in the Palua.
This morning
This afternoon bro. Richards
Rec^ many letters to day.
I have rec^
one from bro. Bailey which speaks of bro. Bliss's coming down-
two from bro. Knapp, which speaks of teachers here Paahana,
Mapa, § Hopia.
J. has rec^ from sister L. G. Lyons, Andrews
Knapp § Locke.
This afternoon I accompanied bro. Chamberlain to Waikiki,
where were assembled about 500 from Waialae, Manoa § Waikiki
who read part of Christ'a sermon on the mount.
After this bro
C. exhibited my plans for the support of teachers--obtained the
concurrence of the Konohiki's § after some consultation with
the people they are to say what they will give.
We went § re
turned on foot.
Friday Aug. 10
Wednesday evening bro. Gulick conducted our meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's.
Commenced a letter to Nelson L. White.
Added some to day.
Yesterday wrote bro. Bailey, Knapp, Andrews, § Locke.
Went down this morning to call on Kinau, § could not obtain
much from her.
Kekuanaoa was pilikia i ka poe haole.
Yesterday after my apana meeting was over prescuted
my scheme of subscriptions but got little, came home rather
discouraged.
Our schools mauka go very well.
Aug.
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11, 1838
Saturday Aug 11.
Closed my letter to day to Nelson L. White.
Rec^ one
this evening from bro Johnson by bro. Castle § answered it.
reached home about sun set.
They left bro. McD. at Waianae.
were two and a half days from Koloa.
with J. § the babe.
afternoon went down to see Kekuaanoa (!).
has been dedicated.
They
This forenoon I rode out
Made a rack for our milk-room window.
lepe's teaching for us.
Bro.
This
He did consent to Ku-
This afternoon bro. Hall's school house
Bro. Bingham has preached.
Had an apana
meeting in the luakini.
Tuesday Aug. 14
Sabbath day bro. Bingham preached all day.
from P s . 51. P.M. Ps. 55.
In the morning
He was very interesting in the morning.
There was no chapel as Mr. Diell had gone to Maui.
Bro. Smith
preached at the chapel in the evening but I did not attend.
went out in the morning but not in the afternoon.
J
Yesterday J.
was not quite so well § I went into her school in the forenoon.
Enjoyed it very well § the afternoon school especially.
Halai to take Kulepe's place to day.
concert at bro. Castle.
Engaged
Last evening S.S. monthly
This morning J. has gone to school § I
have been sketching something to send to the Rooms.
Saturday Aug. 18.
Wednesday evening attended the prayer meeting at bro.
Chamberlain's conducted by bro. McDonald.
might be revived among us.
Wish a real prayer
Thursday morning received a call from
McD. who staid to dinner with us.
Conversed about various affairs
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of the Mission, "Hawaiian Spectator" $c, §c.
received a note from bro. Knapp.
18, 1838
Page 231
Wednesday noon
Wrote a letter to Joseph C. Keeler
§ commenced one to Deac. 0. Mead.
Yesterday went into school in the morning for Juliette.
In the afternoon took up Ke Ana honua.
every Friday.
Purpose to have a lesson
Last evening procured an [illegible] from bro.
Bingham study belonging to the school § to day have been repair
ing it.
Have obtained twenty four books on astronomy from
Lahainaluna thru' bro. Chamberlain.
Anahonuas.
Also some "hoaihona" §
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Page 232
Last evening had quite a talk with our man Kalaweaumoku.
Told him just what we thought of him--He appeared somewhat
astoni{sh]ed at my plain talk to him.
Smith have gone to Waialua.
To day the Dr. § Sister
Bro. L's Henry is worse.
morning finished my letter to Deac Mead.
This
This afternoon proposed
to my apana to read at our halawais § have one only once a week.
Left it unsettled.
ing.
Commenced reading to-day mataio at our meet
Another week has flown--Soon my days will be numbered.
0 to realize the uncertainty of time--and certainty of death.
0 may we all be prepared for the duties of the holy sabbath.
Lord's day Aug 19
The sacred hours of the
Bingham has preached all day.
afternoon Ps. 75.
Sabbath are almost gone.
Bro.
This morning from Ps. 68. this
Was much animated in his morning discourse.
This morning J. § J. went out but did not venture this afternoon.
Have come to the conclusion that it is her duty to stay home from
schools for the present. This noon at the sabbath school acted
as superintendant.
Think to go down to hear bro. Smith this
evening at the chapel.
Tuesday Aug. 21
Yesterday morning I took J. work off of her hands.
Concluded it was best for her to stay at home until she had
more strength.
this morning.
Began to lay down my plans in the girls school
The[y] felt as if they were rather hard
altho' they made them themselves.
Rec^ yesterday into my boys' school Honokaupu--a married
man.
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I enjoy my afternoon school very much.
21, 1838
Page 233
Bro. Chamberlain
has been to Waikiki, § says the people care but little about
supporting a teacher among themselves.
Our school makai has decreased in numbers for a few days.
Their laws are rather hard.
Thursday Aug. 2 3
.
Yesterday rec^ letters from sisters Knapp § McD.
The
Dr. told J. to keep within the house as much as possible § es
pecially not be long upon her feet at a time.
Heard yesterday
that Keimiaina had been guilty of adultery with two men.
husband has gone to California.
Her
Our man yesterday § to day has
been quite hewa.
Last evening we had a prayer meeting at bro. Ch's conducted
by him.
Six of us present.
Today my schools have gone very well.
This afternoon bro. Diell called to see us at the school-house.
After school had an apana meeting = quite a number present.
I have understood that bro. Bingham has given word to
makai apana to bring Kalo §c.
Saturday Aug. 2 5
.
Bro. Bailey has just left us § it is now 9 o'clock, but
I must record some of his plans, lest I forget them.
This morn
ing bro. Castle brought me some sprouts of the mulberry § I have
set them out near our bathing house-Before I had finished the work bro. Bailey came § made
us a short call.
Soon after bro. Van duzee came § spent about
two hours talking about his plans § our plans.
Both bro. Bailey
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Aug.
25, 1838
Page
5 Van duzee have a plan for a boarding school in which will be
taught arts $ sciences, § when the time of service is expired
they are to remain § contribute to the assistance of others.
Their plans appear very good - May they be successful in them § much result.
This afternoon had my apana meeting in the church,
quite a company came.
When I about finished bro. Bingham came
in § hooaka ka aku my plans--§ I called upon the people to sub
scribe.
They did so quite liberally.
I obtained 65 names av
eraging perhaps 25{ some one thing § some another.
Came home 5 found bro. Bailey 5 took supper § had
prayers.
While at prayers bro. Smith came in but soon left.
Bro. Bailey has got a long head.
I enjoyed my meeting this
afternoon but went to it with much fear.
0
to be better quallified (!) to teach § also to speak
in this language--0 for more holiness of heart--stronger love
for souls.
Tuesday Aug 28.
Sabbath day bro. Bingham preached all day.
After ser
vice in the morning a church meeting was held to inquire into
the hewa of Kinimaka for sleeping with Hoopuipui a scholar of
our's--after meeting in the afternoon he was excommunicated.
Kaeo he kanaka a ke alii was proved guilty of gambling--Opunui
also had been to the place.
Yesterday it was proved that he
had slept with Kamakahonu--she also is a scholar of our's.
Yesterday we heard that Malaea Ula was also with child by one
who is to marry her - -
She has been employed by us as a teach
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Aug.
er § was now going to our select school.
Ej Kaimiaina will be expelled.
28, 1838
But she with Kamakahonu
Yesterday bro. B. Ej V.
over to Kaneohe Ej returned this morning.
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went
This evening they bro.
Ej sis. Castle, bro. Emerson Ej sister Smith were here to supper.
Bro. Vanduzee has almost made up his mind to settle at Kaneohe.
0 may he be guided by wisdom from above.
Have been putting up some coral for bro. Locke to send
by bro Emerson to morrow.
He came down with sister Smith Ej
brought his Samuel who is to board at bro. Castle's.
has obtained a man Ej women for bro Castle.
He also
Last evening we
had a talk with Kalawe - aumoku {j to day he has done better.
Rec^ a letter this evening from bro. McD.
He speaks of devot
ing himself to seamen during shipping season--may he be instrumental
of good.
Have answered his letter.
Saturday Sept. 1.
Wednesday evening after returning from meeting I com
menced a letter to Oliver St. John Ej Thursday morning Ej noon I
finished it.
Thursday evening commenced one to the board § to
day copied it § closed it.
One sheet full only--Took the two
numbers remaining on hand of the Hawaiian Spectator to bro. C.'s
to day--
Thursday bro. Bishop wife Ej son took tea with us.
visited my school in the afternoon--was pleased with it.
She
On that
day took another man into my school--Bro. § sister Van duzee
on Friday went to Ewa with bro. Bishop-- They may possible (!)
go there.
Bro Bailey returned yesterday from Waialua.
will be the Communion of the Lord's Supper.
To morrow
0 Lord prepare us.
Sept.
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3, 1838
Page 2
Sep. 3 Monday
Yesterday bro. Bingham preached only in the morning-§ preached very plain.
season.
No preaching in the afternoon.
No Sabbath School § no bible class by bro. Ch.
Communion
Had a
meeting with all my scholars at 2 o'clock in the school-house
makai.
Bro Bailey went with me 5 said something § made a prayer..
I followed § made a prayer.
Not all my scholars present.
In the afternoon J. went out.
To day bro Van duzee came from Ewa--He had left his wife at Ewa
with a view to stay there for the present.
Bro. Bailey has gone this
(P.M.)
This
He returns to morrow.
evening have just written
a note to bro Locke by Daniela who goes to morrow.
The bell has rung for monthly concert.
Thursday Sep. 6.
Yesterday bro Locke came § in the afternoon visited my
school a short time.
In the morning two, or three of my girls wrote a com
position § Kahiamoe commenced reading it § the scholars laughed
§ stopped her.
She left the school contrary to my orders 5 for
the present is excluded from the school--In the afternoon four of my boys or rather men came
with compositions.
Last evening I conducted the meeting at bro. Chamber
lain's.
Six brethren present--
§ my school has appeared languid.
To day I have felt quite unwell
Bro Locke took dinner with us.
This evening he has had a meeting called to consult about the
herd's going to Waialua.
The meeting is to be at bro. Bingham.
Sept.
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Page 237
Friday Sep. 14
Eight days have rolled away § I have not written a word
in my diary-Last Saturday I was busy part of the day in fixing my
pump § Juliette was at work also.
Sabbath day bro. Bingham preached all day upon sending
the gospel to the heathen.
He said if they had no desire to
send the gospel to others they could not be Christians.
much interested in his subject.
I was
J. was out all day with Joseph.
Monday J. was busy making preparations for the chiefs on Tuesday.
In the evening I attended the sabbath school monthly concert at
bro Castle's.
Rec^ during the day a letter from bro. Johnson
§ answered it just before going to meeting.
Tuesday morning we sent for Kinau § her husband Auhea
§ her's § Paki $ his wife
couple only came.
to take tea with us.
The two latter
I enjoyed better than I expected.
Bro. Bing
ham was here with them § prayed with them before seperating (!).
Wednesday evening attended the prayer meeting at bro.
Ch.'s conducted by himself.
Yesterday morning had a call from
Kaio § Paahana--bro. Smith's assistants--also from an assistant
of bro. Clark's at Lahainaluna.
After school wrote a note to
bro. Knapp in answer to one just received.
Wednesday after school called on one of my scholars,
Nihoa, who was near her end.
She has been very wicked.
died yesterday morning aged 15 years.
she gave some evidence of a change.
Smith's school.
She
Her father Panihaole thinks
From there I went to bro.
Saw bro Smith's church--or rather the foundations.
It is to be 120 feet long § 60 broad built of dobies.
A lanai
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all around it § a gallery.
14, 1838
Page 2
It will probably hold 2500 people.
My school has been this week about as usual.
This afternoon
7 (?) scholars absent.
This morning rec^ a letter from bro. Parker.
This
afternoon he has called on us § taken home with him this evening
Sister Smith.
Last evening she took supper with us § spent the
evening with us which was passed in calling to mind some of the
scenes of Mary Frazier.
I have exercised little or none this
week § feel very much worn down.
Last evening we received intelligence from Kailua that
Mrs. Thurston had had an attack of paralytic affection § was quite
dangerous.
They have sent for bro. Judd § he is expecting to go
to morrow.
Wednesday Sep. 19.
Last Saturday I had no meeting because I understood there
was to be a meeting of the church at 5 o'clock to consult about
making a fence between the new church § old.
At the setting of the sun I accompanied bro Bingham to
the burial of Nihoa.
She was interred in her father's habitation.
Bro B. made only a prayer.
The corpse was so offensive I could
not sit within the house.
Wrote a note to bro Knapp § to bro. McDonald.
sailed for Kailua § Garret accompanied him.
Bro. Judd
Sabbath day bro.
Dimond § John Ii had the charge of the sabbath school--Bro. Bing
ham preached to parents § to children all day § some to parents
about work being a punishment.
fatigued § retired very early.
Sabbath evening was very much
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19, 1838
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Monday received a letter from Sister Lyons bro. Bliss §
from bro. McD.
Bro Gulick was expected but would not start Saturday
evening--In the evening-Yesterday morning bro. Locke came again to see the
chiefs § about our head.
Makes it his home with us.
Wrote yesterday to bro McD. bro. Bliss Ej sister Lucia
G. Lyons.
Last evening completed my list for 1840--EI this morn
ing handed it in to bro. Ch's.
Within a few days my girls have
lessen in school a considerable.
This morning I had only 27.
Yesterday Halai ma finished
the Helunaau--I had a short call from Kanaina.
He requested
Kuluwailehua on friday's--I am sorry therefor.
Saturday Sept. 22
Wednesday evening bro. Dimond conducted the meeting at
bro. Chamberlain's.
Sisters Castle § Johnstone were both present.
Thursday my school was rather thin in the morning--In
the afternoon I was so unwell that I did not keep my three hours.
At the school house makai there were only 18 in the afternoon.
This same afternoon J. went to bro. Johnstone § I unwell as I was
went down there to tea § we spent some part of the evening.
I
felt quite unwell § no better Friday morning--yet went to school
§ staid an hour § then returned § went to bed a[nd] kept it the
remainder of the day.
Had no schools in the afternoon.
attend in the morning.
Kuluwailehua did not
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22, 1838
Page 240
Rec^ during the day a letter from bro. Knapp McDonald
§ Lafon.
Today I have rec^ one from bro. Conde § bro. Locke--
answered bro. Lafon's to day Ej sent by bro. Gulick.
Yesterday bro. Gulick arrived from Lahaina.
Capt. Elliot, a British man of war arrived also.
The Fly
Today they came
in § some of our brethren have called down on board the ship Ej
they have returned the call.
Today I have set up all day Ej been
about a considerable § attended my meeting this afternoon.
Ej sister Dimond took tea with us.
away our woman Ej
Bro
Made arrangements to day to send
this caught our man stealing oil Ej shall sand
him away also on Monday or Tuesday.
It is now Saturday night Ej the sabbath just at hand-
0 Lord prepare me for its duties--Ej may I draw a lesson of thy
forbearance with me from my vileness for if our man man (!) appears
thus
in our sight what must we be in thy sight.
Monday Sep. 24
Yesterday morning our little boy cried in church § we
came home with him § I obtained but little of the discourse.
Bro. Judd returned from Kailua yesterday morning Ej was
there yesterday to attend to the sabbath school.
Before the
school closed two gentlemen from the Fly called in--They attended
native service in the afternoon.
sleep until after midnight.
Saturday night I did not go to
Yesterday was rather weak--This
morning immediately after prayers I conversed with Kalaweaumoku
Ej told him he must leave to-day Ej not return until his repent
ance was plain.
his charge.
He was astonished § denied every thing laid to
I left him with J. £| went to school Ej when I returned
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he was gone.
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24, 1838
Page 241
There were four weeks wages due him $3.50, one half
of which I paid in money § she paid the rest to him in cloth.
Our schools have all been very thin to-day.
I had only 21 this
morning § 23 this afternoon--at the school house makai this morn
ing only 52.
Rec^ a letter to day from bro Wilcox.
We engaged a woman on Saturday to take Nalua's place,
but Daniela Oleloa forbid her coming--until he returned from
Waialua.
His wife has since consented to her staying a few days.
Thursday Sep. 27.
Monday evening I wrote to bros. Wilcox, § McD.
Last
evening Kinau had the officers of the Fly § some of the older mis
sionaries --Mr . Charlton was also present.
No meeting last evening.
I went to the native § commenced it before bro. Bingham came.
This evening bro. § sister Smith § bro. Parker drank tea with
us.
They have now gone § while I have been writing bro. § sister
Castle have called a few moments.
Yesterday noon just as I was dismissing my school makai
bro. Bingham came in accompanied by the count Mr. Ske
-- (!)
He staid a few moments only § said he should come again, with
Capt. Elliot.
My scholars have been few this week again.
Saturday Sept. 29.
Yesterday my girl's school was very thin.
school quite full.
denied them.
at
My boy's
Some new scholars made application but I
They came § spent most of the afternoon.
Just
the close of the school I had a short exercise in the Ana-
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honua because I wished to finish it before hoike.
29,
1838
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Yesterday com
menced a cradle for Joseph.
Last evening bro. Judd had Capt. Elliot at his house
5 we all, the brethren especially were present § were introduced
to him.
He is a protestant, the count with him is a catholic.
They read Episcopal service on board.
The subject of conversation
last evening was his visit to the volcano on Hawaii--This morning
the Dr. helped put the pump in order at the Makai school house.
This afternoon have read a history of the Sandwich Islands by a
gentleman who spent a year here in 1808 § 1809--Campbell.
quite an apana meeting this afternoon--Matt 3-10,11.
Had
Sister
Marcia M. Smith took supper with us.
Have learned this week that Mr. Colcord is going to America.
Mr. Steele takes charge of his store--His family are to reside
near us.
This day completes another week § nearly another month.
How fast time flies!
The faster the better .if only improved.
To-morrow will be the sabbath--May I enjoy its sacred privileges.
Wednesday Oct. 3
Have just returned from the native meeting 5 witnessed
the marrying of two of my scholars Leiau § Kahulamahaoi to two
of Kinau's men.
Keauhou § Kamakahonu wished to be married
together but bro. Bingham refused to do so.
I could understand
every word of bro. Bingham sermon to night.
It is gratifying
to be able to do so.
day.
Last sabbath J. went out to meeting all
She was drawn there in bro Dimond’s little wagon.
day I attended all day at the Chapel.
ham preached from Is. 57.
Sabbath
In the evening bro. Bing
"How beautiful upon the mountains §c"
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The house was quite full.
full than common.
the
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His own house in the afternoon was more
He talked to them very roundly about forsaking
afternoon service.
Monday morning Capt. Elliot § a Mr. Bailey an officer of
the Fly took breakfast at bro. Bingham's after which they called
at my girls' school mauka § at the school makai.
much pleased with them both.
They appeared
After this they called at the school
of sister Smith, in bro. Judd's yard.
In the afternoon they sailed for the Society Islands.
In the evening a monthly concert at bro. Bingham's conducted by
bro. Smith.
After meeting learned that the Illinois, Capt Merchant,
was to sail in a week--
Yesterday being into bro Chamb's $ seeing
many Hawaiian Spectator inquired the reason of it was told that
of No. 2. 100 extra copies were printed.
five of them to send to different ones.
I concluded to take
Last evening I concluded
to send one to Mr. Tomlinson § wrote a letter to send with it.
To cfey I concluded to send one to Mr. Olmstead
§ wrote a letter
to him between my schools at noon.
Friday Oct 5.
Yesterday forenoon attended the auction of Mr. Cushing
but could not get what I wished.
him to tea this evening.
Saw Capt. Merchant § invited
He has been here § has just returned.
Since his return I have closed a letter to bro. Savage.
evening wrote one to Abigail Peck.
Last
Spoke yesterday with Grimes
5 Fairweather § invited them both to call on us--They promised
that they would.
Will the Lord help us to do them good.
We had
prayers while Capt. Merchant was here this evening--Rec^ to day
my Spectators for Oct.
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Page 244
Saturday Oct. 6. 1838
This morning after breakfast feeling very languid, as
I thought for want of exercise, I thought I would go to the
Carpenters shop.
boy.
I did so § completed my cradle for our little
After dinner had another job at the pump makai.
ing § my meeting came on.
Then bath
A call from bro. Smith for an explana
tion of the note I sent him this morning with ten dollars.
evening have been looking over the Spectator some.
Hall’s piece on Common S.
so well.
This
Have read bro
For two or three days J. has not been
0 that her health may be restored to her.
Since writ
ing foregoing have written a letter to father in which I have
spoken of my letters by the Suffolk § the Spectators sent by her
§ no. 4 by this opportunity, of the Fly, of the king of the two
meeting houses here.
I shall send this letter § one to Mr. Tomlin
son, Olmstead Abigail Peck, § bro. Savage or Wilcox § Roys.
To
the two former T. § 0. I send no. 2 of the Spectator--J. sends
one letter to Mr. Dexter § a spectator no 4. to her mother.
Monday Oct. 8.
Yesterday was quite a wet day § our luakini was rather
uncomfortable from its leaky condition.
Bro. Bingham preached
in the morning about the wise man § the foolish man Matt. 7.24-27 —
1838
P.M. Acts 2.57.
I also attended the chapel once Bro. Diell preached
from
these words "If the righteous scarcely be saved §c"
more sailors to hear him than is common.
have been interesting.
school time.
He had
To day my schools mauka
This morning Punihaole was present all
After school this morning I wrote to bro. Talbot--
spoke of my letter last fall.
It was at bro. C.'s before 2 o'clock.
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8, 1838
Page 245
This evening the sabbath school monthly concert at bro
Castle's conducted by bro. Judd--after meeting called at bro.
Bingham's to see him for I had heard of his horse falling on him
§ with him § hurting his leg--His knee is much bruised but not
broken.
Wednesday 10
Yesterday noon after my school mauka I wrote a note to
Capt. Merchant § sent a small book with it by Baxter from these
words, "I am in a strait betwixt two--having a desire to depart
§ be with Christ, which is far better".
I took it down myself
§ handed it to Mr. Ladd 5 left an invitation with bro. Calkins
for Capt. Hedge § Sherman to come up to tea.
not come--
However they did
My own schools yesterday § to day more full.
The
Dr. has been in to day 5 recommended a ride § visit to Manoa.
So we think of going to morrow.
May it bless to the health of my
dear companion--Bro. Castle § wife think of going also.
The
Illinois has not yet gone on a/c of head winds.
The above is a mistake.
Manoa
The Illinois did sail on Tuesday.
Oct 12--1838
I now seat myself here at a house built by Halelio--a
grass house--§ one which is occasionally occupied by Bro. Bing
ham § family.
It is in full view of Waikiki
the sea in front
of Waikiki--about four miles from our habitations at Honolulu.
Bro. Castle § wife § Mrs. C. § myself came up here
yesterday afternoon § George brought some of our things in a
cart.
I rode in the wagon with our wives § the children § when
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12, 1838
Page 246
we reached a gate to narrow for us to pass through, we hapied
it over the wall § were able to come nearly to the house.
We found
a very comfortable habitation.
Soon after getting some supper we made ready to retire-Sister Castle § Juliette § their babies took possession of the
largest bed § Bro. C. § myself took a bed together.
Being very tired we did not rest as well as usual 5 on
account of the hardness of our beds.
This morning we all arose
about day-light but did not get through our breakfast, prayers §c.
until about 7 o'clock.
Bro. Castle Ej myself rode down in the wagon
in which the ladies rode up in yesterday.
When we reached Honolu
lu, we learned that Bro. Armstrong 5 Miss Brown had come.
I re
ceived several letters, two from bro. McD. one from Bro. Knapp,
bro. Locke, bro. Emerson § three, or four native
Lahainaluna.
letters from
My schools to-day commenced at 9 § 1 o'clock not
so full as common.
Returned here this evening in the wagon §
sent the horse back to H.
It is now 8 o'clock § we have just finished supper §
prayers.
Bro. Castle's three
little boys came up with us to night
to spend the sabbath Sami N. Emerson § Sami. § Joseph Tinker.
Bro. C. is now putting them to bed--We purpose to spend
the day to-morrow here.
Saturday Oct. 13.
This morning we arose as usual at day light Ej had prayers
before breakfast.
Soon
after
breakfast I went into bro. Bing
ham's study § saw his books opened as he left them when last
there.
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It was quite damp § his books were injuring.
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Page 247
I left the door,
§ window open 5 went to work at the block bro. Hall gave me, to
mark out on a block of wood "Hawaiian Spectator" for him to cut
out.
I worked at it until 11 o'clock when bro. Castle came along
to go up the mountain.
I left my work § accompanied him.
we ascended was an angle of about 60, or 70 degree.
cling to the grass § rocks lest we should fall.
Where
We had to
We went up the
first hill about 1000 feet, 5 afterwards went up another little
distant which was 500 feet higher.
at noon.
We reached the summit just
After gazing a few minutes almost from one end of the
Island to the other we came down a different place, the same way
that bro. McDonald § myself descended last summer.
about 1 o'clock § soon took some dinner.
We returned
After dinner I finished
my marking § wrote a letter to bro. McD. K. § Locke--about 4 o'
clock we had a call from Dr. J. § bro. Armstrong.
next week to Kaneohe § Waialua.
Bro. A. goes
This evening while I am writing
Bro. C. is writing home, with his desk on the same table.
Monday Oct. 15.
This evening I have come up to Manoa alone,
having concluded to remain at Honolulu--
Bro. C.
Yesterday morning about
7 o'clock Bro. C. § myself started on foot for Honolulu 5 were
about an hour walking it.
I got ready for meeting § went after
singing some to myself-Bro. Bingham preached all day.
Prov. 1.27-32 P.M. 1 John 1.10.
but did not goto the chapel.
Smith.
In the morning from
We both attended Sabbath School
I took dinner with bro. C. § sister
Returned to our house § had a season of prayer § singing.
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15, 1838
Page 248
Service being closed just before five o'clock we were
able to start for Manoa just at 5- § reached just at six being
an hour walking from there hither.
We soon had tea, § prayers.
At about 8 o'clock we all retired.
Arose at day-light this morning § had breakfast § prayers
5 were on our way to H. by 7 o 'clock--bro. Judd having sent up
his horse by Kamakaonini- -
When we reached there we found bro.
Amrstrong had not gone to Kaneohe § a letter was received by bro.
Chamberlain from bro. Baldwin that Mrs. A. wished him to return
soon, so he returns to night or to morrow morning.
Rec^ a letter
from bro. Locke informing me that he had sent me a hog by bro.
Smith--J. received a letter from Sister van duzee, Knapp 5 Wilcox.
This morning I had 29 scholars nearly the same this afternoon.
I do not enjoy my schools as I did before.
has in some measure turned me about.
I rode up on bro. Judd's white
horse to night for I did [not] feel able
J. faiited § I cut short my prayer.
Our moving
to walk.
When at prayer
It was of short continuance.
Tuesday Oct. 16.
As I take my pen to write to night Sister Marcia Smith
sits before me having come up with me in the wagon 5 bro. C. staid
down again to take care of the children.
My school to-day about as usual.
night § some what more cool than usual.
It is quite windy to
This morning bro. Judd
plugged two teeth for me.
17.
I almost made up my mind not to come to Manoa to night
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17, 1838
Page 249
but as bro. Judd had sent § got a horse almost on purpose for me
so I concluded to come, bro. C. having come up in the afternoon
with bro. Chamberlain.
about sun set.
I reached here, in about forty minutes ride,
When I started I was fearful that I might get
wet but I did not.
This morning sister Smith rode down with me.
I took dinner at bro. D.'s.
from Samuela's mother Ane.
This noon
A call this afternoon in my school
Schools about as usual.
Friday Oct. 19.
Last evening I wrote nothing in my dairy (!) but shall
resume it to-day.
Yesterday morning I received a note from bro.
Andrews § sat down immediately Ej answered it before school.
school was pleasant § about as usual.
of Bro. Judd's.
My
Rode up last night a colt
This morning reached H. about 7 1/2 o'clock 5
soon commenced preparations for Hoike.
Bell rang at 9 o'clock, § we soon commenced our operations--Reading at first--Geography--Helanaau-Helukakou, Ej Geometry.
All lasted until noon with my remarks Ej a few by Koni .
Judd was the only Missionary that came in.
Sister
Most of the female
members of the church came to hoike Ej waited until I was through-They then wished to hoike but I was so tired that I could not
attend to them.
They were not very well pleased with it.
On the whole, I was pleased with the appearance of my
scholars.
Mine were 63.
Kuluwailehua 5 his wife 67
Halai
21--^ Piki 38, in all 187 [though numbers add up to 189],
Took dinner at bro. Castle.
o'clock Ej came up on foot.
Was about H. until about 3
When I reached here found bro. Bing-
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Page 250
ham at his labor.
This noon received a letter from bro. Coan--J. rec^
one from Sister Gulick Ej some fresh butter--which I had brought
up to Manoa.
Monday Oct. 22.
Saturday I remained at Manoa making some arrangements
to increase our comforts--Wrote a letter to bro. Coan in ans.
to one rec^ of the 8th inst.
Commenced reading "Dick's Christian
Philosopher"--to J. Ej sister Castle.
Read about 60 pages.
Yesterday morning about 7 o'clock I started to go down
to H. to meeting--Reached there in 1 1/2 hours.
preached all day.
Bro. Bingham
In the morning Phil. 2 .9 .-11--(P.M.) 3.8-10.
At noon he examined some candidates for admission to the church.
He requested me to sit with him, Ej hear their manaos--at noon
took dinner with sister Smith at bro. Castle.
When meeting was
closed I was so tired that I concluded to stay at bro. C's dur
ing the night with a purpose to come hither early this morning.
When I awoke this morning it rained very hard § I contented my
self there.
It continued to rain until 9 o'clock § I spent the
forenoon in making out my report of hoike 5 preparing a book to
keep an account of J.'s § my own letters to America.
Took din-1
ner with bro. Judd § immediately after it, made preparations to
come hither--Started about two o'clock.
not so well which quickened my pace.
Rec^ a note that J. was
Reached here at 3 o'clock.
Since which I have been copying out of my diary into by book
prepared for a memorandum of letters.
remained at Manoa.
To day bro. Castle has
This evening he is reading while I am writing.
J. is still troubled with the palpatation of the heart.
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Amos Starr Cooke
23, 1838
Page
Tuesday Oct. 23.
Last night J. rested better § to-day feels much better.
To-day bro. Castle went to Honolulu.
About 10 o'clock I commenced
a folio sheet to Bro. § sister Wilcox, § have written 6 1/2 pagesconsisting of extracts from my diary from June 15 to date.
One
page of it a kind of paipai ana.
Have read some in "Dick's Christian Philosopher".
This
morning completed a list of my letters to America.
Friday Oct. 26
Wednesday I wrote a letter to the Young Ladies Sew.
Soc.
of Danbury in which I spoke of our schools § of the work of God
on all the Islands the past year.
I also read some. Towards
night I did not feel very well § yesterday I felt unwell all
day having taken a cold the night before.
blustering § so it is this morning.
Yesterday it was quite
Did not accomplish any thing
yesterday.
Yesterday morning there was an apana meet® in the valley
but did not attend.
After the meeting Bro. Bingham came § gave
me a proof sheet of the spectator-- John Davies' about the lang
uage of Polynesia.
While at dinner bro. Catsle returned accom
panied by Sister Parker § her children.
Diell § wife called on us.
Soon after dinner Bro.
They came up on horse back.
Carried down the proof sheet when I went down with
Sister Parker but it was to (!) late for they had been struck
off--
I returned immediately on horse-back but my jaunt to H
was not of so much service as I hoped it would be.
early § almost sick.
Retired
This morning a little better--
Wednesday I wrote to bros. Knapp § McDonald.
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Page 252
Saturday Oct. 27.
Yesterday I accomplished little or nothing.
Read some.
Last evening commenced a letter to bro. James Betts Wilton 5
closed it this morning.
This afternoon wrote a letter to uncle
Aaron Benedict, Middlebury Conn.
Have studied bro. Andrews's
piece some to-day.
Two whale vessels arrived to day --Yesterday Capt. Joy
of Ship Roman arrived § bound home in about a fortnight.
Shall
hope to prepare some letters for her.
This afternoon feel little better than I have done.
The wind continues to blow, § it seems much like winter.
We
shall probably return to H. some time next week.
HONOLULU OCT. 29-1838
We have returned safe to H. § this evening we are seated
again in our comfortable § pleasant habitation.
It is pleasing
to us to be seated alone again in a habitation which we can call
our own—
Yesterday I came down on horse-back, bro. Castle having
rode up a horse for me the night before.
he started also.
Soon after I started
Bro. B. preached in the morning but as there
was but one bell I was late.
He preached about Idleness Ez. 16.
Attended Sabbath School as usual, 5 had 20 scholars.
In the afternoon I proposed to bro. C. that we should go down
Ej hear bro. Smith.
We did so.
His text was 1 Pet. 3.12.--Soon
as we returned we started for Manoa.
Reached there in an hour
much fatigued from our walk the wind blowing very strong.
blew all night but has not so much to-day.
It
We had made up our
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minds to return on Tuesday but being pleasant to-day § fearing
it might not be to-morrow I thought It best to return to-day-
provided George Ej the oxen could be obtained to-day.
Bro. Castle
sent word about 11 o'clock, § we commenced packing § sending our
things to the gate.
Sister Castle rode on a chair 5 Juliette
behind me on the horse to the gate, to which bro. C. had brought
bro. Diell's wagon.
Bro. C. rode with them 5 I rode on the cart.
Reached here § got things unpacked about sunset--J. had stopped
at bro. C's § we both took supper there.
We shall retire early.
Wednesday Oct. 31.
Have just returned from the native meeting this even
ing.
Before bro. Bingham arrived we sung several times, 5 had
several prayers.
When he came he dispensed with the first prayer,
Text Matt. 6.33.
He was very interesting.
Yesterday I closed my letter that I commenced the day
before at Manoa to Henry Halliday.
Yesterday went down town
to inquire after some corn for bro. Locke, § wrote to him that
I could not obtain any.
I also sent him some seeds from our
"pride of India."--J. rec^ a note from Sister Andrews.
Parker § her children took dinner with us.
Sister
In the afternoon bro.
P. came over for his family § this morning they returned.
After breakfast this morning I took bro. J's white horse
5 went for bro. Smith's wagon Ej carried J. a short distance to
ride--This afternoon Komano went for grass § bro Castle 5 my
self are to keep the horse § give our wives a ride daily.
This evening we also rode as did also bro. § sis. C.
Have done but little to day besides running here 5 there--Another
months is closed--
May all my months be filled with usefulness.
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Page 254
Friday Nov. 2.
This evening Sister Smith has taken tea with us, § is
now sewing by the table.
She is very good company.
I spent some time in reading.
little.
Yesterday
To-day I have accomplished but
This afternoon settled with Paahana § Kaaha about
widening the lane back of us that we may pass around in a wagon.
Made arrangements with Kauai (?) to come and live with us.
Yesterday told Namahala § his wife that we could not teach them
because Mrs. C. was so unwell.
Yesterday Kinau had a daughter whom they name Kainamalu.
Rec^ a letter to-day from bro. Lafon § Johnson--This
forenoon bro. Hall proposed our taking a part of the printing
office yard for a place to turn around a wagon.
Much rain to-day § much about these days.
Saturday Nov. 3.
This morning went
asked bro. Judd for a part of the
piece which he was about enclosing in his yard for a turning
place § he consented.
Shall hope to do it next week--
Dropped
my manao about widening the lane.
This morning Sister Chamberlain had a daughter.
This forenoon a ship was seen off Dimond (!) point but
did not, probably on account of the South wind which was very hard,
come near but made off towards the south that, in case there
should be a severe blow they could weather the Island--It is
thought some Mr. Binsmade.
of a merchant ship.
son.
At any rate it had the appearance
This forenoon wrote a letter to bro. John
This afternoon have had my gate repaired by Mr. Morstein.
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Page 255
This afternoon Ej indeed all day there has been much thunder §
1ightning--Towards evening heavy showers of rain.
Today Kauai has come to live with us.
Somewhat afflicted to-day with the head-ache--To morrow
will be the sabbath.
Whether its light will salute my eyes is
known only to him in whose hands our life § breath is--0 may I
be prepared to die, or to enjoy the day below- - 0 Lord! prepare
me for all thy will § pleasure concerning me § mine.
Tuesday Nov. 6.
Sabbath morning bro. Bingham preached from Prov. 6 about
the Sluggard § applied it to the church § inquired at its close
how many were awake, one said all!
appeared to produce some feeling.
Another twenty § so on.
It
After sermon two church mem
bers made their confession of getting intoxicated.
The latter of
the two was much interrogated by the members of the church.
sabbath school very few were present.
At
No chapel service for the
two last sabbaths--Bro. Diell is very sick § somewhat dangerous.
During the day while reading Rev. S. Kilpin memoir I made up my
mind that I must have a place where I should be by myself § feel
at home there § determined to fix up our house in the yard for a
kind of study.
Soon after breakfast I commenced, § this forenoon
finished nailing some mats over head, § made a bargain with Kulilele § Kipapa to cover the house anew--
I have now removed my
desk here $ am writing in my new accommodation.
May it prove
of use in the way in which it was designed.
To-day bro. Gulick has
me a letter from bro. Locke.
arrived from Waialua § brought
He goes to-morrow to Kauai § sister
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Smith § bro. Tinker's boys accompany him.
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To-day Sister Brown
is spending the day with us.
Last evening the monthly concert was very thin, § bro.
Bingham remarked to-day that it was the smallest they had had
in a long time.
To-day some of my scholars have commenced re
moving the fence into the Printing office yard, to widen the lane
sufficiently to allow a wagon to turn
round.
This evening bro.
Judd lectures upon Anatomy--concerning the head.
Wednesday Nov. 7.
Have just closed a letter to Mr. Ruggles, to send by
Capt Joy, Ship Roman--Added a little to a letter to bro. 5 sis
ter Wilcox.
Have written a letter to bro Locke in ans. to his
rec^ yesterday.
Bro Judd has just called § says bro. Locke is
quite sick 5 has sent for some one to go there, $ has taken our
horse.
Attended the lecture last evening which was quite in
teresting.
Came up in company with bro. Emerson, § spoke to him
about namahala.
He returns in the morning.
Bro. Gulick § his two eldest boys took breakfast with
us this morning.
About 8 o'clock I carried him to Punahou 5 bro.
§ sister Bingham went also.
They made several inquiries of bro.
G. about the sugar cane as they had commenced planting.
returned 5 bro. B. went to bro. Bishop at Waikiki.
We soon
This evening
bro. Bishop is expected here § will probably preach.
Thursday Nov. 8, 1838
Last evening I went to commence the praying but found
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Nov.
8, 1838
them singing bro. Bingham having reached there before me.
Page 257
They
had two prayers before bro. Bishop came--When he came he preached
from John 5.27.28.
Marvel not at this §c.
This morning made another pahu pohaku for my scholars,
to commence on bro. Castle's bathing house.
Went this afternoon
to put in some window glass at the school house makai § found
much ceiling fallen
down § notified bro. Bingham of the same--
I think he will speak about its being covered anew.
last Saturday has done much damaged (!).
The rain
I have this evening
sealed six letters to send by Ship Roman, Capt Joy--a folio sheet
to bro. Wilcox, half of such a sheet to Young Ladies S®. Soc.
Danbury--one common letter sheet to Deac. Aaron Benedict one to
James Betts, or Deacon Raymond, one to Henry Halliday § one to
Mr. Sami Ruggles.--J. has completed one to Fanny Hunt § one to
her aunt Sally Smith—
This evening several of our brethren §
sisters have gone to a party given by Mr. § Mrs. Skinner.
Nov. 9
The above party is to night rather than last night but
few if any are able to go—
The Dr. himself has gone this afternoon to see bro. Locke
Bro. L. would not follow Dr. Scanllon's proscription (?).
Both this morning § afternoon visited Bro. Johnstone's
school--This afternoon made a few remarks in native to the girls.
They conduct their school much as they were conducted when I attend
ed school myself.
Did not learn so much as I anticipated.
ever, they are good teachers.
How
Feel very languid this evening §
not much like reading or praying.
Next week my school commences--
May I [be] prepared in heart for it--
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Nov.
10, 1838
Page 2
Saturday Nov. 10.
This is the last day of another week--the last day of
my vacation.
0 Lord prepare me for thine holy sabbath--May I
truly be in the spirit on thine holy day.
This forenoon I wote a letter to bro. Horace's widow.
The Roman had not sailed when I had finished--She probably has
not sailed to day on account of a south wind which is always a
head-wind to get out of the harbor.
Just after dinner bro. Judd returned from Waialua.
When
he reached there last evening after a ride of four § a half hours,
bro. Locke was much excited § did not appear as if he could live.
He immediately set to work to calm him 5 get him to sleep § about
midnight succeeded in doing so--after this he slept at intervals
§ when he left this morning he was much better-This afternoon I have cut our front door into two, to
accommodate my companion--
It was about three hours labor.
Nov 17
A week has passed since writing in my diary, § I now
seat myself having returned this afternoon from Waialua to
record a few things that have transpired during the week of my
absence-Sabbath morning (11th) bro. Judd rec^ a letter from
Waialua that bro. Locke was taken worse again Ei request him 5 two
brethren to come to their assistance.
Bro. Van duzee sent word
that he would go for one from Ewa.
As he was reading his letter bro. Dimond came for the
Dr. § before six o'clock Sister Dimond was delivered of a man
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17, 1838
Page 2
child-From there bro. Judd came for me to accompany him to
Waialua § to start in an hour.
I replied I would § after break
fast § prayers we started on horse-back at 7 1/2 o'clock 5 without
stopping by the way we reached Waialua in six hours.
Found bro.
L. alive § somewhat relieved yet suffering still much pain in
the small of his back.
Bro. J. cupped him there which did much
to relieve him--We found bro. Van duzee there § he § myself set
up that night.
As bro. L. did not want our constant attention
we conversed about many things.
had since our acquaitance (!).
Such an intercourse we had not
We talked about Mary Frazier Hjc §c
Monday morning he returned to Ewa.
For two nights bro. Emerson
sat up until midnight 5 I until morning--
The three last nights
I staid at Waialua I slept with bro. Locke § did not have to get
up but once each night.
Bro. L. became so comfortable that Dr.
left him on Wednesday.
Bro. § sister L.'s boy Henry was quite unwell § he took
most of Sister L's time § strength.
is quite feeble.
She is about to be sick §
While I have been absent I have read "Newman's
Political Economy" 5 almost "Goodrich's history of U-States."
While I have been absent took my meals at bro. Emerson's.
They were kind to bro. $ sis L. in so
E.) are a kind § useful couple--
doing.
They (bro. $ sister
This morning taking an early
breakfast, I started a few minutes after six § reached home some
before two P.M.
Stopped about half an hour at Ewa.
Bro. B. had
left for Honolulu § bro. Bingham was expected there to preach to
morrow.
When within three miles of H. I over took bro. Bishop.
When I reached home found J. had gone out to make some
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calls.
17, 1838
Page 260
She has invited Capt. Whitfield, who is going to the
U.S. in about a fortnight, § Capt Haggerty to take tea with
us this evening.
When Joseph first saw me he knew me altho' I had been
absent seven days-0
J.'s health has been about as usual.
God fill our souls with gratitude for my safe return
to the bosom of my family § prepare me to labor for thee with
new zeal.
Monday Nov. 19
To day I have commenced my school--This morning had 24
girls--This afternoon 20 boys, at the makai school house 55 this
morning § 15 P.M.
To-day it has been very windy § the dust has
been blown like snow at home.
Ther. 72°.
Yesterday bro. Bingham preached in the morning from Roma
8:28.
P.M. David directions to Solomon "If thou seek him he will
be found of thee" §c.
in the afternoon.
Mr. Gray the professed infidel was present
In the evening I retired very early because
of fatigue from my ride on Saturday.
this morning.
Wrote a note to bro. Locke
Bro. Judd has gone to Waialua this afternoon for
Sister L.
Tuesday Nov 20.
Last evening I wrote a letter to bro. L. Andrews request
ing some maps § books, § replied also to his of the 1st inst.
This morning answered bro. McD.'s § Knapp letters both
dated Nov. 2nd.
My scholars this forenoon were somewhat increased both
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mauka § makai.
school.
20, 1838
Page 261
Selected five from the girls school for my own
This afternoon my scholars were also increased.
This evening Dr. Rooke lectures upon the ear--shall not
go § as I wish to see bro. Bingham.
Bro. Judd has returned from
Waialua Ej says sister L. had a daughter before he reached § that
sister L was very comfortable.
Purchased a barrel of fish yesterday for our natives
§ learned to night that they had been giving food away to their
Makamakas.
Thursday Nov. 22 1838
Yesterday I took some scholars from the school-house
makai into my school mauaka (!).
To day some boys thus.
I have
scarcely got interested in my school yet.
Last evening attended the prayer meeting before bro.
Bingham reached the luakini.
breakfast with us.
a[s] usual.
This morning bro. Van duzee took
Yesterday, § to-day we have rode in our wagon
We drive the grey horse given by bro. Whitney to
the ladies of the mission.
Learned from Paahana, bro. Smith's
teacher, this morning that he is the only teacher § that all
their scholars have forsaken the school because the parents are
required to pray for their children.
Saturday Nov. 24.
Yesterday morning just as I was going to school I had
a letter handed to me from bro. Andrews, K.
At noon I received
another from bro. Ives § last evening answered it.
Said a considerable to my scholars yesterday about washing
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24,
1838
Page 262
themselves Ej their clothes to day that they might be ready for
the sabbath.
Said something about making them sabbath school
teachers --mahope aku.
To-day I have accomplished little or nothing.
ternoon made some seats for my natives.
them to eat as other people do.
This af
We are trying to get
Yesterday the Dr. took his family
mauka § to night he has called to say that he should not be down
to morrow.
Last evening bro. Castle had quite a number of young
men to supper.
May it prove a good forerunner.
I have just thought
that this is an anniversary of our wedding day--0! what blessings
have been strewed in our path since that day of trembling § fear
lest something should be done wrong.
Bro. Bingham has gone to Ewa to preach to morrow § bro.
Bishop is here.
0 may I be in the spirit on the Lord's day.
Lord's day Nov 25.
It is but seldom that I write on the sabbath, but I think
I shall do more so in future, for on the sabbath have I much
reason to record God's distinguishing goodness to my soul.
Bro.
Bishop preached about the value of the soul this morning Matt.16,
26. P.M. Is. 3:10.11.
real native.
I could understand him well.
He speaks
At noon took charge of the sabbath school--113
scholars, 35 in my own class.
Tuesday Nov. 27.
Yesterday I took more scholars from makai school house-
Last evening while reading I turned my lamp over § spilt all the
oil that was in it upon my writing desk.
Spent some time in getting
it. off 6 washing the velvet upon the desk.__ This morning____________
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Nov.
27, 1838
Page 263
bro. Castle rode with Sister Castle § J. 5 I staid at home to
take care of Joseph.-- Took some scholars from Makai school to
day .
This morning a whale vessel full § getting off to go
home was driven by the wind upon the reef, § is there still.
The Palua is busy in bringing off things from her.
There is
danger of the vessel's going to pieces § her cargo being lost.
The crew have abandoned her § are on shore.
Made a book to night
to write names of scholars § their parents names also with their
residences Sc.
Thursday Nov 29.
Yesterday after school went out a few minutes in search
of scholars § obtained one or two-afternoon
At the makai school in the
Kuluwailehua's wife had only six scholars.
This afternoon none--This has made me resolve to dispense
with Kuluwailehua. Perhaps we shall send him to Waikiki.
To day J. has been down-town in company
sister Castle to call on Mrs. Skinner §c.
with bro. §
Yesterday § to-day
just at the close of my girls school she came in § sung a little
with them.
Yesterday received a letter from Mrs. Lyons, also
one from bro. Locke with some lard § beans.
The latter I ans
wered this morning by the man who brought these things § staid
with our natives.
This evening have been reading Henry Martyn.
Read about sixty pages § finished the Book.
0 to imitate his Zeal, wisdom § piety---
Friday Nov. 30, 1838.
This day closes another month--Another Autumn 5 another
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year of my existence here below--
30 , 1838
Page 264
Should the light of another
day dawn upon me I shall have seen twenty eight years in this
vale [of] tears.
Twenty eight years ago tidings was brought to
my mother than a man child was born unto her--but in two years,
two months § five days she was called to her rest in heaven.
Whether she ever expected to have a son spend his days on heathen
shores, I cannot tell, but she undoubtedly gave me back to God
§ he has in his wise providence sent me hither .
0 that I may act worthy of my calling § he the means
of bringing many to hearen with her 5 myself § that dear sister
long since gone to her rest.
Not so many scholars to day as usual--
This evening I
went out with J. 5 sister Castle to bro. Smith's but they were
not at home § we returned § I read to Juliette from "Ramsey's
Missionary Journal".
Saturday Dec 1
1 have been allowed to see the day that makes me twenty
eight [years] old.
Have felt to-day like consecrating myself
anew to God indeed I ought to renew my covenant with the Lord
every day-
Busy this forenoon in making a small chair for Joseph.
We had a call from Kaio.
He wishes us to employ him in school.
Called this afternoon on Sister Dimond 5 saw a Mr. Maraihew there,
Capt Whitfield's mate.
They sail on Monday.
Peter P. Hayes is not completed.
night.
My letter to cousin
Hope to do something at it to
To morrow there will be no sabbath-school § I have ap
pointed a prayer meeting.
It will be communion.
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Dec.
4, 1838
Page 265
Tuesday Dec. 4 1838.
Sabbath morning bro. Bingham preached about coming to
Christ.
He preached only half a day.
afternoon.
At noon a church meeting was held to consult about
various instances of hihia-off.
Communion season in the
Mr. Colcord for one.
In the afternoon several were cut
Hoopuipui was declared coming to the
communion for the present.
At noon I had a meeting with the scholars in the school
house makai § spoke to them from Sol. 23.23. Ekuai lilo mai i
ka oiaio.
Mai kuai liko aku.--Kuke was there 5 made a few ap
propriate remarks.
Kamananai § Nahalelewa each made a prayer--
To me it
was an interesting meeting.
Juliette went out all day § walked to meeting.
was rather noisy especially in the P.M.,
Joseph
Monday I arose early
§ completed my letter to cousin Peter P. Hayes Po'keepsie which
I commenced on Saturday evening.
At noon I took it to MEssrs.
Ladd's § Co. with a Hawaiian Spectator No. 2, Vol. I enveloped
v
§ derected (!) to David S. Sherman Esq
County Whaling Co. Po'keepsie, New York.
south
Agent of the Dutchess
The wind was from the
the Newark could not get out.
Just about sun set the Rassalus came in from California.
While eating supper Piki told us that Naomi was dead.
I attended
her funeral this afternoon.
Last evening Monthly concert at bro. Bingham's.
heavy rain during the evening--another this evening.
fore the rain this evening Kamano
this house- -
A very
Just be
completed the thatching of
Settled with Kipapa § Kulilele for bringing the
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4, 1838
Page 266
grass--Gave them $3. in cloth-This morning wrote to Sister L.G. Lyons-
After breakfast rode down to bro. Smith.
breakfast § Capt Whitfield was there.
They were at
Spoke to bro. S. about
Kaio's wishes us to hire him.
Yesterday § to day Halai § Piki only teachers makai.
This morning they had 69 scholars --Have written this evening a
note to Kinau about Kuluwailehua's going to Waikiki to teach §c.
Yesterday Naomi who was once a scholar of mine § had married a
Portuguese man died § was buried this afternoon.
Thursday D e c ,6.
This has been a thanksgiving day similar to those [we]
had in the New England States.
Service at 10 o'clock which lasted
until about one--Bro Bingham preached from Halelu 107:8.9.
long but interesting discourse.
they should be grateful.
A
Told them many things for which
For the word of God the Savior theachers
health § deliverances of the teachers from the rage of enemies.
No sabbath had passed without a service in the luakini.
They
were building another § that went on while they were building
other things.
Were able to help teachers none, but what could eat
§ be thankful--not so much suffering here as in other lands.
If not able to provide for themselves a thanksgiving dinner others
would.
As soon as service was over we met at bro. Judd where
dinner was provided for us all § our children.
had been sent in by others.
Meats § puddings
They were as follows
Viz. Bro. § sister Bingham § three children, Bro. § sister
Chamberlain § five children, Bro. § sister Judd § six children,
Bro. § sister Smith, Mrs. Diell 5 two children, Mrs. Dimond §
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6, 1838
Page 267
two children, Bro § sister Castle § their little one, 3 Mrs. C.
5 myself § Joseph.
In all twenty nine counting babies--Not long
after dinner some went away § those that staid had a prayer made
by bro Smith.
Such a scene as that when we left home none of us ever
expected--I could not realize that I was so far seperated (!)
from my friends in America--Two years before on a Thanksgiving
day in Connecticut I was married to my dear wife.
We now have
a boy nearly six months old--He with other children was weighed
this afternoon § weighed 18 1/2 lb. 5 Mary Castle six weeks older
weighed only a pound more.
This evening we are to meet at bro. Bingham for tea Ej
prayers § conversation.
It is now 5 o'clock Ej have had a season of prayer in
my study-Yesterday morning I proposed my plans to Kinau through
bro. Judd, 3 she thought favorably of them--Shall set Kuluwailehua to work at Waikiki on Monday next "if the Lord will".
Last evening the lecture was held in the school-house
because of the meeting house being so wet.
much.
That had also leaked
Bro. Bingham paipai aku the apapas to thatch the house--
Text last evening Rom. 12.12.
Saturday Dec. 8, 1838
Thursday evening we met at bro. Bingham's.
Kinau Ej her
husband were there, also bro. Johnstone § his wife § Capt Whit
field- -We sung two, or three times Ej had two prayers.
Yesterday my school was rather small.
In the afternoon
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Page 268
made some laws about coming to school 2 large lepo's or four small
ones is the hope-
Last evening read some in Ramsey § Read's journal in
Bombay.
Regulated my desk, §c.
Rec^ letters from bro. Wilcox, § McDonald.
This morning finished my little chair for Joseph.
This
afternoon worked in the garden some clearing up some of the trees.
A call from Mr. § Mrs. Skinner § Mrs. Taylor.
Rode to Punahou § returned just at sun set.
Monday Dec. 10.
Yesterday morning I commenced reading again the memoirs
of J. B. Taylor.
Made a little preparation for a meeting at the
seamen's Reading Room on Thursday evening "Be troubled ye careless
ones."
Is.
--
In the morning Bro. B. preached about their (!)
being no little sins § men called them.
A long sermon.
Text 1 King 13:21.22.
In the afternoon I felt unwell § went out with
Joseph before he completed his sermon.
my interesting class.
At noon had charge of
In the evening bro. B. preached at the
chapel, but I did not attend on account of illness.
This morn
ing I arose somewhat better but this evening I feel rather un
well .
Wrote this morning to Ilai at Lahainaluna to come to H.
§ I would employ him as a teacher.
As I was going to school I
requested J. to write to bro. Clark respecting Ilai.
so.
She has done
Saturday evening wrote to bro. Wilcox § to day I believe
it has gone.
It was in answer to his of 17th ult.
This even
ing a sabbath school monthly concert § we have an invitation to
go to bro. Judd's as Mr. § Mrs. Skinner £j Mrs. Taylor are there.
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Amos Starr Cooke
Dec.
11, 1838
Page 269
Tuesday Dec. 11.
Attended 5 led the meeting last evening.
stone only present besides bro. Castle 5 myself.
Bro. John
This morning
wrote a letter to bro McDonald, also one to bro. Baldwin about
molasses .
This afternoon Halai commenced the boys' school.
After
school I went to Waikiki in the wagon could get neither saddle,
nor bridle.
meeting.
Got there just as bro. Chamberlain was closing his
He stated the object of my coming--Kuluwailehua went also.
They appeared to think they should like the school § it is to
commence to morrow at the old school house ma hahakai.
Friday Dec 14.
Three days have passed sinceopennihg anything in my
diary.
Wednesday morning I fixed off Kuluwailehua for Waikiki.
He returned at night § reported 46 scholars for the 1st day.
Yesterday morning I furnished him with some more § he reported
at night 72, to night 87.
all day.
Boys § Girls came together § come
The school is for children only.
Wednesday evening attended the prayer meeting in the
luakini, § when bro. Bingham came went to bro. Chamberlain.
meeting there was led by bro. Johnstone.
with bro. £j sister Van duzee.
to Kaneohe.
The
We took tea at bro Castle
They came from Ewa on their way
Thursday morning they took breakfast with us.
Last evening bro. Castle § myself accompanied bro.
Johnstone to the seamen's Reading Room.
services.
Diell's.
Eight only present.
Bro. J. conducted the
On our way home called at bro.
He was much better than I expected to find him--
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Page 270
This week I have made up my mind that there is no get
ting along in school without laws § accordingly yesterday we made
some with the girls § nearly the same with the boys the day.
They were made by the scholars § I assisted them.
For remaining
at home without a good excuse a ball of cord as large as a quart
measure (dry), for noise such as whispering £|c. one kalo.-If, while engaged in hookolokolo ana more than one speaks at a
time, or if they speak without the teachers consent, they are
to leave the house.
At the time of recess if they do not come
immediately in at the ringing of the bell, they are not allowed
to go out the next day--It is thus with the boys except they make
dobies--two for staying away § one for noise §c.
This morning just after my school commenced was called
to go to the grave of Kauai's grandmother § make a prayer.
This
afternoon also after school at the grave of a woman who died in
child-bed who has a husband a foreigner, mate of a vessel, 5 is
now absent--Robinson by name.
Several were present.
few verses from John 11. § made a prayer.
grateful for it.
I read a
They appeared very
Last night Jos* was quite sick with a fever §
none of us rested but little.
This evening Rev Mr. Bearer § his wife are at bro. Judd.
Feel rather tired to go out to see them.
Saturday Dec. 15
Employed all this day in fixing pump, mending harness
§ braiding a whip.
The Newark has sailed to day.
bro Castle was quite sick.
Last night
Joseph is six months old to day.
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Page 271
Lord’s day 16
This morning did not awake until quite late.
Attended
service at the luakini where bro Bingham preached from Matt 2 5.46.
After this went to the chapel § heard Rev. Mr. Beaver preach from
Acts 16.31.
The service was episcopal.
He is an episcopal min
ister 5 has been preaching on the Columbia River but for some
thing he is now returning to England in the Columbia which arrived
here from the Columbia river last sabbath.
The reading service was an hour 5 the sermon 1/2 hour.
This afternoon bro. Bingham preached from Rom. 8.7.
mind Sc.
We returned a little after 4 o'clock.
The carnal
This evening have
been reading Ramsey in Hindoostan.
Monday Dec 17
Schools to-day about as usual.
This afternoon after
school attended the funeral of Rohaba a girl about 5 years old
and one of Piki scholars.
remarks § a prayer.
procession.
Read 2 Kings 4.18-26.
made a few
Many scholars there § followed in the
May it be sanctified to them--
Commenced school this morning at 8 o'clock.
Just before
going shaved bro. Castle who had another ill turn last night.
Girls commenced writing--Wrote this evening to bro. Locke.
Mailo died yesterday § was buried to day.
19.
At 11 o'clock went to Waikiki in the wagon § found the
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Dec.
19, 1838
Page 272
school dismissed but they soon came together again § I examined
them about half an hour.
An interesting company of children about
Heard to day that down-town people have had a meeting
to consult about giving Mr. Beaver an invitation to return §
be their pastor--An omen this for good, I think.
Schools quite full to-day § encouraging.
Friday Dec. 21.
Last evening attended the meeting at the Seamen's Read
ing Room § conducted it.
out a cause"--
Spoke from John 15:
"They hated me with
A pious sailor from tie John Howland Capt. Wilton
was there made a few remarks and a prayer.
This evening completed reading "Ramsay's Missionary
Journal".
To day Sister Marcia Smith has returned from Kauai
accompanied by bro. Whitney.
Rec^ a letter from bro. § sister
Lafon--The latter we showed to our scholars.
writing to-day.
The boys commenced
Halai had forty--Kuluwailehua's at Waikiki average
this week has been about 80.--Completed a bridle to-day for riding
horse back.
Busy to-day in mending harness §c§c.
The Hudson Bay's Company vessel has sailed to day for
London--A long letter of several pages have been received from
bro. Tinker which is addressed to all the mission, In which he
declares his purpose to seperate from the Board § says we are
dwelling in slavery by the present system of the Board.
tains 8 or ten sheets.
It con
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22, 1838
Page 273
This evening have been to the meeting house to make some
arrangements about a seat there.
Took possession of one near
bro. Judd's.
Lord's day 23
This morning bro. Bingham preached from Gal. 4:12 about
heirs not differing from a servants §c.
It was suggested to him
by the Chief of Kauai returning Moses son of Kekuanoa § Kinau about
9 years old who is so kiekie that the governor cannot manage him.
It was an excellent discourse.
Bro. Whitney has preached a good
one this afternoon from Mat. 8.21.22.
This noon about forty scholars
from Waikiki--180 in all at Sabbath School.
Bro. Whitney preached at the chapel this morning but
I did not attend.
Have been troubled with a stiff neck all
day.
Wednesday, 26
Monday evening bro. Castle § his family with J. § myself
went down to bro. Smith's § spent the evening.
there Capt. Daggett came in § sat with us.
While we were
When we were about
to return we invited him to come § take tea with us the following
day.
He appeared much composed about the loss of his ship Oscar.
He goes home in the Plymouth-Our schools about as usual thus far this week.
been to day to Waikiki.
Between 70 § 80 there.
Have
This evening
went to the native prayer meeting before service § then re
turned § accompanied J. § carried Joseph to bro. Chamberlain.
Bro. Hall led the meeting.
Last evening after school sent
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26, 1838
Page 274
Kapoholahaina home to get his father to bring some food to him.
He has returned to day § his father came with him bringing some
food for us also.
Last evening Capt. Daggett spent the evening with us
until nearly 10 o ’clock.
soul.
We said some thing to him about his
He appeared in an interesting state of mind.
left I lent him some of Finney's Sermons.
itable to him.
When he
May the[y] prove prof
Yesterday rec^ a letter from Lucia.
Saturday 29.
Thursday evening I accompanied bro. Johnstone 5 Castle
to the Reading Room of the chapel.
8 only present.
Bro. Castle
conducted the meeting--Last evening read to J. from the Spectator
for Jan.
'39.
Douglass visit to "North West Coast".
To-day the
day has passed away § I have accomplished but little either for
myself or for others.
This evening read our Instructions to our
reinforcement--Sister M.M. Smith took tea with us § heard me read
the instructions.
Bro. Judd's family went yesterday to Manoa.
Mr. Calkins took supper with us last evening.
Bro. Johnstone
went to the pali with Mrs. J. § took the horse § did not return
until 7 o'clock P.M.
Kuluwailehua's scholars numbered yesterday 85.
0 how
little prepared I feel for a protracted meeting next week.
0
Lord do thou prepare me to labor efficiently for souls.
Sabbath Dec 30.
The last sabbath of another year is past.
More than
one hundred sermons have I heard in that time--{j prayer meetings
Journal,
Dec.
Amos Starr Cooke
almost without number.
means of grace?
30, 1838
Page 275
But what improvement have I made by these
0 Lord forgive my slothfulness in thy service.
I sometime think I am only a drone feeding on the honey of the
church § doing nothing.
Receiving a support from them § sharing
in their prayers § sympathies-- 0 Lord wake me up from this time
forward.
Bro. Bingham preached this morning from Ps. 107:7 . "He
led them them (!) by the right way that they might go to a city
of habitations".
P.M.
The harvest is past §c.
Jeremiah 8 .20.--
This noon at the sabbath school some "ai o ka la" were
given out--About 200 scholars.
Dec. 31, 1838.
This day closes another month, year § book.
In looking
back upon the transactions of the year I see nothing that I can
reflect upon with satisfaction.
Imperfection.
Imperfections-Imperfections-
Nothing which weighed in the balances of the sanc
tuary but what would be lighter than a feather.
fect being I am.
0 what an imper
When shall I be wise, holy § useful--When shall
I live by faith on the Son of God--By faith alone § not by sight.
How much am I a creature of sigh!--How much I ought to be one of
faith!
Our schools to-day not very full--0 for faith respecting
our scholars.
May many of them be prevailed upon by the Spirit
to make choice of "that good part which shall never be taken from
them."
J. § myself spoke to night about being more ready to speak
to each other about our spiritual welfare--May neither of us be so
backward about it as we have been--0 that we have some realizing
view of the mercies we have received the year just closing.